Emerging Tech and IR

Emerging tech's role in shaping international relations n global political discourse in the 21st Century. An initiative to track these events n happenings.

[Emerging Tech and IR @TechInIR]

Hello World!

From here to defining what we hear, what we see n what we experience.

From little dopamine hits with every like n share,Big Tech has now hooked almost half of humanity.

Now it plays a role in shaping opinion n democratic discourse.

We track those happenings here!

[ISRO @isro]

The trials as part of the preparation for Crew Module recovery operations for the Gaganyaan mission have commenced.

On Feb 7, 2023, initial trials in a closed pool were conducted in the Water Survival Test Facility (WSTF) of @indiannavy at Kochi.

https://t.co/yOf4cxnPom

[Asia Times @asiatimesonline]

Residents of Kyushu, the big southwestern island, have begun to celebrate the return of prosperity https://t.co/dmugRRSVAT

[Emerging Tech and IR @TechInIR]

"🇮🇳, through 🇮🇳 Stack,became the first country to develop all three foundational DPIs: digital identity (Aadhar),real-time fast payment (UPI) and a platform to safely share personal data without compromising privacy.."

Must read by @samirsaran
& @sharads

https://t.co/HOF9925ppZ

[India Hydrogen Alliance @Indiah2a]

India has prioritized Green Hydrogen Hubs in the National #GreenHydrogen Mission to commercialize H2 at scale. IH2A is looking forward to working with all stakeholders, Govt of India @mnreindia Mission Secretariat to build the green hydrogen economy in India. #EnergyTransition

[Tim Ventura @timventura]

Globalization, #energy, health & aging, the #environment, transportation & #computing are shaping 21st century - these #tech trends are driving them forward.

https://t.co/hrN9j7XShF

#Crypto #ElectricVehicles #Fusion #EVTOL #Space #Wearables #Renewables #AntiAging #Quantum #AI

[Michael Nelson @MikeNelson]

What should President @JoeBiden say about #TechPolicy in tonight's State of the Union address (especially #DataGovernance and the #FutureOfTheInternet)? Serious answers only. #SOTU #SOTU2023 @SOTN @ISOCPolicy

[Emerging Tech and IR @TechInIR]

India - EU Trade & Technology Council establishes

1. Working Group on Strategic Technologies, Digital Governance & Connectivity.

2. Working Group on Green & Clean Energy Technologies.

3. Working Group on Trade, Investment & Resilient Value Chains

https://t.co/nGzWTB2rYm

[Emerging Tech and IR @TechInIR]

This can be a potential game changer! Move over fuel cells?

[ANI @ANI]

Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) today unveiled India’s first Hydrogen Combustion Engine technology for heavy-duty trucks.

[Tim Ventura @timventura]

Dr. Ralph Merkle discusses Moore’s Law, Molecular #Computing, the #Singularity - and how diamond #nanocomputers and breakthrough #nanofactories will make it a reality.

https://t.co/XQDmrgUHoH

#AI #nanotech #nanotechnology #tech #computer #computers #nanotech #technology

[Michael Nelson @MikeNelson]

This will be interesting (and useful).
February 9. https://t.co/aJ6kVunFRT @LaGeneralista @IOpartnership #disinformation #propaganda

[Emerging Tech and IR @TechInIR]

https://t.co/nWv40aFwKF

US & India elevate Strategic Partnership with the initiative on Critical & Emerging Tech (iCET). Deepening tech cooperation b/w both countries in frontier areas such as AI, Quantum, Biotech, advanced materials, rare earth processing is a game changer!

[National Maritime Foundation (India) @nmfindia]

On 30th Jan. 2023, @nmfindia and The International Seabed Authority @ISBAHQ signed a Letter of Cooperation which formalizes a new strategic partnership aimed at promoting inclusive policy dialogue among stakeholders on deep-sea-related matters, and contributing to... (1/2)

[Akhil Deo @akhildeo94]

Lots of buzz about the EU-US TTC, but don't forget that there is also an equally consequential, and likely more contentious, EU-India TTC.

This will follow the US-India Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies happening today.

[Emerging Tech and IR @TechInIR]

https://t.co/E10mJunlMk

"The chips, which are widely used in data centers and personal computers, were acquired from resellers in China. Some were procured as components for computing systems, with many bought by the institute’s laboratory studying computational fluid dynamics."

[Emerging Tech and IR @TechInIR]

A major boost to India - US tech collaboration is underway with a high level meeting scheduled for tomorrow, 31st of Jan 2023.

So many avenues for cooperation in dual use tech which bodes well for the world's oldest & the world's largest democracies.

High time, some would say!

[Sameer Guduru | సమీర్ గూడూరు @sameerguduru]

Watch out for major developments in the India - US Tech collab space!

"The dialogue focusses on dual-use & deep technology areas of strategic importance such as artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, 5G/6G, biotech, space & semiconductors."

https://t.co/N8t73IPM6X

[Tim Ventura @timventura]

Learn how #NATO's emerging culture of #innovation is using #technology to reshape the Alliance & prepare for #threats from #Russia and beyond.

https://t.co/GkKQkRSrMa

#UkraineRussiaWar #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #Russian #tech #interview #NAFO #Ukraine

[Emerging Tech and IR @TechInIR]

This is a very insightful video by @asianometry on how hardware limitations are likely to play an impeding role in AI advancement. Several factors ranging from energy consumption to size limitation have been discussed. Do tune in.

https://t.co/SaSM5lkAW9

[Chaitanya Giri @girichaitanya19]

Unfortunately, science has become secondary in these human spaceflight missions. Too much emphasis on tourism by new players will make situation worse. https://t.co/jBNSU8xp5T

[Michael Nelson @MikeNelson]

"As I mentioned before, exposure to true information does not matter anymore. A person who is demoralized is unable to assess true information. demoralization."

–Yuri Bezmenov [1983]
#disinformation @IOpartnership

[Emerging Tech and IR @TechInIR]

https://t.co/jhNo1BGZ9E

"The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) is working with PA Consulting to develop prototype tools using advanced quantum computing principles to improve decision-making in defence and security."

We are truly in the future today!