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How Obama Transformed the U.S. Intelligence System into an Untouchable Force

The sprawling U.S. intelligence apparatus wasn’t Barack Obama’s invention, it emerged in the wake of 9/11 under George W. Bush, who laid the groundwork with the Patriot Act and a retooled security state. But Obama didn’t just inherit this system; he refined it, expanded it, and entrenched it so deeply into the fabric of American governance that it became nearly impossible for anyone, even a president, to rein it in. His tenure marked a pivotal shift, normalizing a decentralized, privatized, and largely unaccountable intelligence leviathan. Here’s how it unfolded.

The story begins in the early 2000s, when the Bush administration responded to the September 11 attacks with sweeping surveillance powers and a new security architecture. The Patriot Act of 2001 granted agencies like the NSA and FBI unprecedented authority to monitor communications, often sidestepping traditional oversight. By the time Obama took office in 2009, this framework was already in place, but it was still raw, controversial, and subject to scrutiny. Obama’s task wasn’t to build it from scratch; it was to polish it, protect it, and make it permanent.

One of his earliest moves came in 2011, when he signed a renewal of the Patriot Act with a Democratic-controlled Congress. Rather than scaling back Bush-era policies, he leaned into them, signaling that the post-9/11 security state wasn’t a temporary overreach but a new baseline. That same year, he authorized the drone strike that killed Anwar al-Awlaki, a U.S. citizen, without judicial review—a decision rooted in a secretive “Disposition Matrix,” a kill-list system driven by CIA intelligence and insulated from external oversight. Over his presidency, Obama would greenlight over 500 drone strikes, far surpassing Bush’s tally, establishing a precedent for extrajudicial action that relied heavily on intelligence feeds.

Surveillance took a leap forward under Executive Order 12333, which Obama expanded to allow warrantless collection and sharing of raw signals intelligence (SIGINT) across federal agencies. What had once been concentrated in the NSA and FBI now seeped into every corner of the government, from the Department of Homeland Security to the Treasury. This decentralization diluted accountability, as data flowed freely between departments with little public scrutiny.

The 2013 Snowden leaks threw a spotlight on this system. Edward Snowden, a contractor for Booz Allen Hamilton working with the NSA, exposed illegal mass surveillance programs like PRISM and bulk metadata collection, revealing how deeply the government had tapped into private tech giants, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple. Obama’s response was telling: he defended the programs, prosecuted whistleblowers like Snowden, and declined to hold the architects accountable. PRISM became a blueprint for a public-private surveillance partnership, unregulated by Congress, immune to FOIA requests, and beyond democratic reach. Meanwhile, the reliance on contractors like Booz Allen ballooned, by the end of his tenure, 70–80% of the intelligence budget flowed through private firms, funneling billions into an opaque ecosystem.

Obama also shielded the intelligence community from legal consequences. In 2014, the Senate’s Torture Report laid bare CIA abuses, black sites, waterboarding, and even spying on the Senate investigators themselves. Yet Obama refused to prosecute, famously urging the nation to “look forward, not backward.” This stance didn’t just protect individuals; it cemented a culture of impunity, signaling that the intelligence apparatus operated above the law.

Beyond surveillance and legal protections, Obama supercharged the bureaucracy. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), created under Bush, gained sweeping coordination powers under his watch, but rather than centralizing control, it added layers of insulation between the president and field operations. He also empowered hybrid units like Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) and CIA task forces, which blended military and intelligence functions. These shadowy outfits operated in dozens of countries with lethal authority, secretive chains of command, and minimal oversight from Congress or even their own headquarters.

By 2017, as his presidency wound down, Obama made a final play: he authorized a rule change allowing the NSA to share raw, unfiltered data with 16 other intelligence agencies, stripping away privacy safeguards. This move ensured that the system he’d built could hum along without presidential intervention, its reach embedded in local “fusion centers,” secret courts, and corporate data pipelines.

The outcome was staggering. By the time Obama left office, the intelligence network spanned 17 agencies, leaned heavily on unaccountable contractors, and fused with private tech infrastructure. It wasn’t just bigger, it was untouchable, legalized through executive loopholes and shielded from reform. Obama became the first president to weave intelligence into every layer of government, from foreign policy to law enforcement, but in doing so, he relinquished control. The republic did too. No future leader would easily dismantle this machine, not because it was too strong, but because it had become too diffuse, too ingrained, too essential to the modern state. Obama's Intelligence Policy

[nanamineedstherapy]

Tactical Crocs & Emotional Warfare

F!Reader x Gojo Satoru x Nanami Kento

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A/N: When your security team costs more than a small country's GDP but the real threat is a raccoon with a Hermès addiction. Enjoy this slice of domestic terrorism (ft. Gojo’s tactical Crocs). No spoilers, but someone does get scolded via Chopin.

Int. Private Security Room—Night—14 Hours To Cameras Up

The koi pond feed flickers. A baby sock drifts across the surface. Nobody flinches.

Half the screens are silent surveillance footage: nursery, koi pond vault, her lower office, the terrarium room that used to be a guest bath. Takahashi (the raccoon, not the CFO) sleeps curled on a miniature futon in a separate window—one paw flung over a satin pillow like royalty.

The red alert blinks in the upper left corner: VOGUE JAPAN CREW ARRIVES. TO BE HELD IN GREEN ROOM.

Nanami Kento doesn’t look up. His pen glides over a set of architectural schematics—his third revision in as many hours. He’s in matte black tactical Kevlar (no one knows why at this hour), sleeves rolled to the forearms, sorcery glasses glinting under sterile lighting. There’s a faint ink smudge on his wrist. He’s furious about it.

Gojo Satoru sits across from him in a Hello Kitty hoodie and tactical Crocs, chewing lychee Pocky like he’s running hostage negotiations out of a Daiso. His wayfarers reflect the screen showing his stolen blindfold around Takahashi’s neck like he’s cosplaying “Bandit” in his sleep. The six-eyes wielder looks like the kind of genius whose brain can calculate missile trajectory mid-nap but will forget to refrigerate breast milk.

Around them, the highest-paid security personnel on the Pacific Rim. A blend of private military, cyberwarfare analysts, and cursed-artifact consultants. Some sip espresso from tactical thermoses. Others pretend they’re not being paid eight figures plus to protect a non-sorcerer pregnant woman, two war criminals, and a possibly sentient raccoon.

The Executive Protection Team (Core Security) had primarily been assembled by Megumi, and they relocated with you to Japan after your marriage, remaining fiercely loyal but now having an equal number of Nanami and Gojo’s people, ex-Jujutsu Teachers (sorcerers).

Former JSDF Special Forces Operatives (1st Airborne Brigade or Special Operations Group)  (¥60M+ each).

Japan's equivalent to Navy SEALs/Delta Force, trained in high-risk protection.

Ex-Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Security Police (SP) Officer. (¥50M+ each).

SP protects Japanese VIPs (e.g., PM, royals). Only available if retired early. Know all police protocols to avoid legal issues.

Cursed Energy Security Specialists Team (for Sorcerer-Level Threats).

Ex-Jujutsu Tech Professors (Non-Gojo Clan, Independent) (¥100M+ each).

Detects/neutralizes curses without relying on Jujutsu High. 

Limitation: Hard to find; must be lured with extreme pay.

Cursed Artifact Security Consultant (¥80M+ each).

Prevents cursed objects from entering the home (e.g., "gifts" from enemies).

Background: Former curse-user turned private sector.

Cyber/Electronic Warfare Team (For Tech CEO Threats).

Ex-Unit 8200 (Israeli Cyber Intel) + NSA Hacker (¥120M+ each).

Best in the world for preventing corporate espionage/blackmail.

Loophole: Hired as a "consultant" to avoid gov restrictions.

Japanese Cyber Defense Force Veteran (¥60M+ each).

Knows domestic cyber laws inside out.

Perk: Can legally bug your own home (with consent).

Logistics & Emergency Extraction Team.

Private Military Contractor (PMC) Pilot (Ex-USAF/JSDF) (¥70M+ each).

On standby with a private jet/helicopter for emergency medevac (pregnancy risks).

Loophole: Based in international waters (Okinawa) to bypass Japanese airspace laws.

Medical Security Specialist (Ex-SAS Medic) (¥50M+ each).

Trauma Care + can extract during a curse attack.

Perk: Licensed to carry restricted meds (e.g., sorcerer-grade painkillers).

Most of them report to her.

The wife.

CEO.

Third trimester.

Currently asleep, head tilted into Nanami’s neck like a sleepy heat-seeking missile, his other arm absently braced around her to stop her from falling off the ergonomic stool she refuses to replace.

A hushed voice cut through the tension. “She’s got a bounty on her.”

Nanami slammed a folder onto the table hard enough to rattle the coffee cups, his sleeves rolled up to expose forearms corded with muscle. “If we die, Protocol A-47 activates. She goes to the koi pond vault. No exceptions. Tranquilize her if necessary.”

The ex-fighter pilot—a woman with a scar bisecting her eyebrow—leaned back in her chair, flicking a toothpick between her teeth. “We have tranquilizers because she once roundhouse-kicked a logistics officer during a VR Mortal Kombat session. Broke his nose.”

Gojo licked sugar from his thumb and added, “Double-layer barrier on the nursery and Takahashi. If something happens to that raccoon, I’m flattening a country. I won’t say which. It’ll be a surprise.”

The NSA hacker, a twitchy man with dark circles under his eyes, flinched when the raccoon sneezed. “Why does the raccoon have his own panic room?”

Keji—sleek in his silk shirt, biceps straining the fabric as he crossed his arms—didn’t blink. “He has three. One is lined with titanium. One is wallpapered with Gojo-san’s baby photos. We do not enter it.”

Nanami’s pen paused mid-note, his gold wedding band glinting. “She’s not a combatant. She can’t defend herself against c-users.”

Gojo’s smirk vanished, his voice dropping to something darker. “And now, her bounty matches mine.”

The silence in the room was palpable, a live wire. Takahashi, curled in his heated pet bed, let out a tiny snore.

The SAS medic—a woman with a coiled braid and a grip that could crush tracheas—rubbed her temples. “We’re glorified nannies. Emotional support detail. Decoys.”

Nanami didn’t look up. “In case both of us die, Keji initiates the escape route. She doesn’t know about it. She already has insomnia. And stop calling it Project: Dead Dads.”

A former JSDF SOG operative, a wiry man who looked like he hadn’t slept in days, swallowed audibly. “Do we evacuate Takahashi?”

Gojo’s fingers stilled on his watermelon lollipop wrapper, the crinkle deafening. “What did I just say.”

Keji turned toward the security feeds, his profile sharp enough to draw blood. “He has a private jet. Smaller than Madame’s. Faster. I’m not authorized to speak why.”

Nanami’s glasses caught the light as he flipped a page. “There are four exit tunnels. One goes through a matcha café. Another leads under the koi pond, keyed to her retinal scan and Takahashi’s scent profile.”

The ex-jujutsu sorcerer—an older woman with ink-black nails and a lazy, lethal posture—stretched like a cat. “I taught metaphysics at Yale.”

Gojo’s grin returned, wider. “Now you guard a raccoon with a Hermès sponsorship and a platinum AmEx. Life’s a ride.”

An ex-MPD VIP guard, a hulking man with a baby face, muttered into his comms. “I used to run fintech. Now I sterilize breast pumps and sleep beneath a floating shikigami terrarium.”

Ignoring him, Nanami’s thumb brushed the edge of his wedding ring. “In an active threat, she and Takahashi go in the bunker. Keji, you emotionally stabilize her. Feed the raccoon his lavender sardine paste.”

Keji’s jaw tightened, leather gloves creaking. “It’s handmade. Infused with omega-3 and respect. I recite Edith Piaf while preparing it.”

Gojo twirled his sunglasses. “He even sings La Vie en Rose during thunderstorms.”

The lights flickered. No one moved.

Takahashi’s screech echoed down the hall—a sound like an opera-trained kettle being murdered.

Nanami didn’t react. “Seventy-five minutes. That’s all they’re allowed in the residence. Treat this as a red-tier civilian intrusion. Assume bugs, surveillance, and attempted breaches.”

Gojo licked his lollipop slowly. “And no touching the raccoon. She said she’ll cancel the shoot if they mess with his whiskers.”

Every head nodded. No one questioned it.

The upgraded chief logistics officer—a woman with a steel-gray bob and a sniper’s stillness—tapped her tablet. “We’ve staged all bathrooms, prepped diversionary designer fragrances, and disabled motion sensor lighting in the koi corridor. It made the raccoon look too... strategic.”

Keji, adjusting his gloves, coolly added, “Takahashi is sentient. And emotionally fragile.”

Nanami’s voice was sharp as a blade. “Staff wears navy. Press wears tags. Anyone untagged after the 42-minute mark: detain.”

The ex-Metropolitan Police officer, a woman built like a brick wall with a matching smirk, raised a brow. “If questioned?”

Gojo’s teeth flashed in a grin. “Blame jet lag. Or say they threatened the raccoon and his wildlife habitat.”

Another nod followed, deadly serious.

Nanami’s watch gleamed as he switched tabs. “Lighting rig pathways are pre-approved. No one enters the nursery, gaming room, or her lower office. Those are closed sets. If they insist—deny with polite aggression.”

Gojo pointed at the NSA tech, who shrank in his chair. “If they get pushy, hand them the fake NDA. The one with clause 14 about raccoon-based defamation lawsuits.”

The tech, a freckled kid who looked barely old enough to be here, stammered, “We scrubbed her images from the mob lynch incident off the internet. All reverse image searches redirect to a red fox in a Dior scarf.”

Keji’s mouth curled into a smirk. “We paid extra for that one. The fox is a union.”

The medical lead—a woman with biceps that could crack walnuts and a glare to match—slapped her protocol sheet down. “She’s on four prescriptions. None are to be mentioned. If she starts to spiral—”

Keji’s smile was all edges, his gloved fingers tapping once against his biceps. “I’ll realign her using the 'accidental' footage of Nanami-san cooking shirtless last week. It’s preloaded. Subtitled. And scored with Chopin.”

Nanami’s pen froze mid-air. “That wasn’t for anyone.”

Gojo, sprawled across two chairs, licked his lollipop with deliberate slowness. “It was for me. Obviously.”

An ex-JSDF pilot—a woman in her 50s with salt-and-pepper hair and a posture that screamed combat-ready—adjusted her earpiece. “Chopper’s on standby. Six-minute extraction from Okinawa. The vault opens in two. If she won’t move, the fetal monitor’s embedded in her gaming chair.”

Nanami's wedding band caught the light as he massaged his temple. “She won’t move. Not if they bring up Gojo’s hair again.”

Gojo’s sunglasses slid down as he jerked upright, voice dripping with offense. “My hair is real. Shut up.”

The cybersecurity lead asked, “Do we allow footage of the nursery?”

Nanami didn’t hesitate, his voice a steel door slamming shut. “No. The twins will not be monetized.”

Gojo twirled his sunglasses, his grin razor-thin. “Also, the wallpaper isn’t finished, and she’ll have a hormonal breakdown.”

The MPD veteran, a barrel-chested man with a voice like gravel, scratched his stubble. “What if they film the raccoon singing? The sound’s been... described as ‘emotional.’”

Keji turned to the camera, his smirk all quiet arrogance. “He sings behind silk. You hear him only if he allows it.”

Nanami’s finger traced the exit tunnel diagram, his glasses glinting like a warning. “Only Keji knows all exit codes. If she starts crying—”

Another SAS medic—a woman with a shaved head and a stare that could curdle milk—didn’t blink. “We sedate her and blame prenatal yoga. Like last time.”

The mood in the room remained tense.

Nanami’s knuckles went white around his folder. “We protect her. We protect the twins. You protect that damn raccoon like he’s the crown prince of France. If she stubs her toe and Vogue sees it—this entire household is done.”

Another NSA hacker, a young woman fixing her gloss, muttered under her breath. “She has three degrees, and one of them is in an unknown field. So I’m pretty sure she could crush this whole network if she wanted to.”

Keji leaned back, satisfaction rolling off him in waves. “She has. Twice.”

Gojo chewed the last of his lollipop. “Accidentally.”

The lights flickered—once.

“One lipstick smear on the marble. One wrong tote bag. One smug remark about ‘modern poly households’—I will end this.” Nanami’s final note was a scalpel to the throat, but his gaze softened as he glanced at his wife dozing on his shoulder, her cheek smooshed against the Kevlar vest.

Gojo rose, stretching with all his lazy grace, kissed Nanami's temple just to annoy him before scooping their wife into his arms like she still weighed nothing. Her sleepy “mmf?” earned a chuckle as he adjusted the hem of her shirt over her bump as she put her arms around him. “Smile for the cameras tomorrow, people,” he purred to the team, but his wedding ring-adorned finger brushed her knee—a silent you’re safe—as he carried her toward the bed, her breathing already muffled against his shoulder.

The private feed cut.

The koi pond glowed an eerie blue.

The single baby sock is still floating over it.

Video Title Card: The Pregnant CEO, The Two Husbands, and The Raccoon With Executive Privilege.

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A/N: If you laughed, cried, or now fear Nanami’s spreadsheet skills, scream at me in the comments. (Gojo’s ego needs the validation. Takahashi demands tribute in lychee Pocky.)

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Human brains are astonishingly complex and very plastic, but there are architectural limits to what we can process or keep in conscious attention, not to mention how quickly. We’ve all experienced bad, overly cluttered user interfaces on an app or even bad pedagogical presentations of a topic that require a ton of rewiring in our brains to process. Sometimes this can be like mental stretching — and it can be in different contexts a matter of healthy exercise, or just neutral or marginal. But sometimes to really understand or diligently engage with a system is beyond our present cognitive capacity — and sometimes it’s even beyond beyond any feasible supercomputer. The cryptographic tools that have seen such dizzying success in fighting the NSA are only possible because of inescapable computational limits baked in to our universe by mathematics and physics. Create a sufficiently complex system and it will be beyond the capacity of any central authority or supercomputer to fully know much less control. In so many respects this is true of our present society.

William Gillis, "A Quick and Dirty Critique of Primitivist & Anti-Civ Thought"

[szlmi]

SeeZol: Technological innovation of wheel loader intelligent weighing system

The SeeZol wheel loader intelligent weighing system has achieved a breakthrough upgrade in the field of measurement through the integration of 5G+AI technology. The core of the system adopts a multi-source heterogeneous data processing architecture. On the basis of the original dual sensors (oil pressure/position), it integrates a 5G communication module (supports NSA/SA dual-mode, uplink rate ≥200Mbps), which can transmit operation data to the cloud management platform in real time. The AI algorithm layer deploys convolutional neural networks (CNN) and long short-term memory networks (LSTM). The dynamic compensation model established through 20,000 sets of working condition data training improves the weighing accuracy to ±0.7%, which is 40% lower than the traditional system error.

The system innovatively develops a three-dimensional perception compensation algorithm: using 5G edge computing nodes to analyze the bucket motion trajectory in real time (sampling frequency 500Hz), combined with the hydraulic oil temperature-viscosity relationship AI prediction model, automatically compensates for the measurement deviation caused by thermal deformation. The 5G module supports remote OTA upgrades, and the newly trained weight recognition model can be sent down through the cloud (model update delay <200ms). The industrial-grade AI coprocessor (computing power 4TOPS) realizes self-optimization of the loading process. According to measured data, the lifting speed can be dynamically adjusted to reduce energy consumption by 12%, while ensuring a stable measurement accuracy of ±1.5%.

The intelligent breakthrough of this system is reflected in the construction of autonomous decision-making capabilities. The AI engine predictably maintains hydraulic components and automatically calibrates the sensor zero point by analyzing historical operation data (storage capacity expanded to 5,000 groups). At present, deep coupling with the smart construction site system has been achieved, and weighing data can be synchronously transmitted to the dispatching center through the 5G private network, supporting loading efficiency digital twin modeling. The technical system has passed the German PTB certification and is expanding the application of autonomous driving loading scenarios.

[the-monkey-ruler]

The Librarians (2014) 图书馆员

Starring: Bob Newhart / Christian Kane / Jane Curtin / John King / John Larquette / Lindy Booth / Matt Frewer / Noah Wyle / Rebecca Romijn / Lesley-Ann Blade Genre: Drama / Comedy / Action / Fantasy / Adventure Country/Region of Production: United States Language: English Date: 2014-12-07 (USA) Number of seasons: 4 Number of episodes: 42 Single episode length: 42 minutes Also known as: Librarian IMDb: tt3663490 Type: Crossover

Summary:

The series follows four people newly recruited by The Library: Colonel Eve Baird (Rebecca Romijn), of the NATO Anti-Terrorist Unit, destined to be the new Guardian; Ezekiel Jones (John Harlan Kim), a consummate thief who can hack an NSA computer as easily as he can steal a Fabergé egg; Cassandra Cillian (Lindy Booth), a brilliant scientist and mathematician who possesses a trace of magic; and Jacob Stone (Christian Kane), polymath, linguist, expert in architecture, art, art history, archaeology and world cultures of the past and present, including Native American cultures, and other fields too numerous to mention, including bar fighting. The latter three received invitations from the Library at the same time as the current Librarian, Flynn Carsen (Noah Wyle), but for various reasons didn't show up for their interviews.

In a break with the concept established in the films that there can be only one Librarian at a time, the first episodes reveal that the state of the world is so dire that it needs a team of Librarians, with Baird serving as Guardian of all four. With the help of Jenkins/Galahad (John Larroquette), immortal manager of the Library’s Annex, they solve impossible mysteries, rewrite and fix key moments in history, recover powerful magical artifacts, fight against supernatural threats, and learn important things about themselves and each other. In the first season, they battle the forces of the Serpent Brotherhood, led by the mysterious immortal Dulaque (Matt Frewer). Carsen, who spends the first season searching for the main Library (removed from time and space at the beginning of the series) appears in some episodes.

The second season offers up a pair of new villains, both from fiction: Prospero (Richard Cox), from Shakespeare's The Tempest, and Moriarty (David S. Lee), Sherlock Holmes' chief nemesis. The former is positioned as the greater evil, attempting to use magic to destroy the world in order to remake it more to his liking. Moriarty is more of a gray villain—generally aligned with Prospero but willing to side with the Librarians when it suits his own interests.

The third season introduces a new adversary, Apep, the Egyptian God of Chaos. Defeated centuries before by the first Librarian, Judson (Bob Newhart), and his Guardian, Charlene (Jane Curtin), he is resurrected when his sarcophagus is opened and embarks on a mission to release pure evil into the world, possessing many different people along the way. While they are trying to stop Apep, the Librarians' actions are closely monitored by General Cynthia Rockwell (Vanessa Williams) from a new secret government agency, called DOSA (Department of Statistical Anomalies).

The fourth season does away with season-long story arcs in favor of stand-alone episodes, with three ongoing issues: Before the vernal equinox, Flynn and Eve must undertake a ceremony that will bind them to each other and to the Library, as Charlene and Judson did before them. They will become immortal and bind the Library to Earth, giving it a human connection and a human heart rather than the cold, implacable and dangerously self-centered attitude that would characterize it without that bond. (We learn in season three that the Library is a conscious entity.) The return of Nicole Noone, Flynn's first Guardian, believed dead and now immortal, raises many questions. And conflict arises between the Librarians over former Librarian Darrington Dare's assertion that there can only be one Librarian at a time, or the result will be disastrous. These three stories are not resolved until the last episode.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Librarians_(2014_TV_series)

Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/amzn1.dv.gti.68b0b42a-ee97-a6b1-d1f2-cfa3c2b2ef7a?autoplay=0&ref_=atv_cf_strg_wb

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This day in history

I'll be at the Studio City branch of the LA Public Library on Monday, November 13 at 1830hPT to launch my new novel, The Lost Cause. There'll be a reading, a talk, a surprise guest (!!) and a signing, with books on sale. Tell your friends! Come on down!

#10yrsago Feds subject drug suspect to vaginal/anal probe, X-ray, CT Scan, without a warrant — find nothing https://www.thedailybeast.com/dog-orders-cavity-search-lawsuits-ensue

#10yrsago Business-logic of cooperating with the NSA has changed https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2013/11/a-fraying-of-the-public-private-surveillance-partnership/281289/

#10yrsago How much value did your account generate for Twitter? https://newsfeed.time.com/2013/11/07/interactive-this-is-how-much-money-twitter-owes-you/

#10yrsago Rob Ford’s exaggerated and imaginary savings to the taxpayers of Toronto https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/city-hall/deconstructing-mayor-rob-fords-fiscal-record/article_8c6e3bf3-bea5-54d8-8e2c-d28b5bfcf631.html

#5yrsago Europe’s collision course with copyright censorship: where we stand today https://doctorow.medium.com/europes-copyright-rules-will-stifle-free-expression-8633e91f5284

#5yrsago Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez can’t afford to rent a DC apartment https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/08/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-cant-afford-to-rent-an-apartment-in-dc.html

#5yrsago Bruce Sterling on architecture, design, science fiction, futurism and involuntary parks https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0__x5SG8WY

#1yrago Delegating trust is really, really, really hard (infosec edition) https://pluralistic.net/2022/11/09/infosec-blackpill/#on-trusting-trust

[govindhtech]

Government Agencies Get QuProtect QuSecure’s via Carahsoft

QuProtect

Public Sector Cybersecurity

A pioneering alliance between Carahsoft Technology Corp. and QuSecure, Inc. will provide post-quantum cybersecurity to the U.S. public sector. Quantum-resistant cryptography is needed as  quantum computing  accelerates. This strategic cooperation will give federal, state, and municipal organisations scalable, reliable quantum-safe technologies to prevent cryptographic weaknesses.

Why Post-Quantum Cybersecurity Matters National

Traditional cryptography faces an existential danger from quantum computers. Since quantum processors can break RSA and ECC encryption, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is essential. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has already standardised PQC algorithms, demonstrating the urgency of the change for both public and private sectors.

QuSecure and Carahsoft link government implementation and quantum security innovation to meet NIST, NSA, and CISA regulations.

QuProtect

QuProtect is QuSecure's main crypto-agile cybersecurity platform. It prioritises data and network security.

Key QuProtect features include:

Comprehensive Threat Defence: It protects against classical, AI-driven, and quantum threats.

The technology lets administrators dynamically manage cryptographic protocols. Adapting to changing security settings requires this capacity.

Compliance: QuProtect ensures new NIST requirements are met. It also meets the Quantum Computing Cybersecurity Preparedness Act's quantum-resistant cryptography requirements for federal agencies.

Policy-Driven Architecture: The platform's architecture allows algorithms to be controlled by policies, making security requirements easy to implement and enforce.

Smooth Deployment: QuProtect's ability to deploy without disrupting communications or system uptime is crucial for maintaining operations in demanding situations.

The QuSecure project advances quantum-resilient encryption.

QuProtect, QuSecure's flagship platform, protects data in conventional and quantum networks and integrates with existing infrastructures. Uniquely, QuProtect can:

Offer quantum-resilient encryption on all devices, from endpoints to clouds.

Hybrid PQC facilitates secure quantum key orchestration.

Maintain backward compatibility while providing future-proof security.

QuSecure's zero-trust architecture ensures that the system never implicitly trusts network components. The unstable cyber environment requires proactive protection methods like real-time threat detection and AI-based anomaly analysis from QuSecure.

Carahsoft Accelerates Federal PQC Access

Carahsoft, the premier government IT solutions provider, is essential to this connection. Carahsoft's GSA Schedule, NASA SEWP, and OMNIA Partners government procurement technologies make buying QuSecure's QuProtect solution easy, legal, and scalable.

Post-Quantum Cybersecurity skills can be acquired and deployed quickly by government agencies using these methods. This accelerates quantum-safe program uptake in commercial, military, intelligence, and public health organisations.

Ensuring Federal Quantum Directive Compliance

One recent federal initiative, OMB Memorandum M-23-02, requires agencies to inventory cryptographic equipment and convert to quantum-safe alternatives. Carahsoft makes QuSecure's solutions accessible, allowing businesses to:

Complete cryptography inventory.

Replace obsolete systems with quantum-resistant ones.

Complete regulatory obligations on time without losing efficiency.

With QuSecure's automated risk assessments and real-time compliance reporting, agencies may track their CMMC and FIPS compliance.

Operations benefits of post-quantum cybersecurity

A seamless integration

QuSecure's QuProtect platform enables non-disruptive integration. Quantum-resilient cryptography doesn't need agencies to overhaul their IT. The platform supports many environments:

Software native to the cloud

Building infrastructure

Hybrid network designs

Mission-driven government operations require low downtime and speedy deployment.

High-performance, scalable

QuSecure scales to billions of encrypted sessions everyday. Its architecture protects critical communications in defence, intelligence, infrastructure, and municipal services.

Encryption across devices

QuProtect adds quantum-resilient endpoint encryption:

Transportable devices

OT and IoT devices

Legacy computer platforms

For businesses managing sensitive national infrastructure or confidential communications, this comprehensive plan provides full-spectrum protection.

Quantum Leap in National Security

QuSecure and Carahsoft's alliance changed cybersecurity readiness nationwide. This collaboration will integrate QuSecure's cutting-edge technology into Carahsoft's huge government procurement ecosystem, enabling a deliberate shift from reactive to proactive quantum defence.

Quantum attacks could soon make national sovereignty more vital than compliance with legislation. Opponents are investing heavily in quantum research, so acting now is critical.

Future Quantum Cyber Defence Prospects

Carahsoft and QuSecure are well-positioned to lead public sector digital transformation as post-quantum standards emerge. Potential breakthroughs include:

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Standalone 5G Network Market Size, Share, Analysis, Forecast, and Growth Trends to 2032: How Operators Are Building the Network of Tomorrow

The Standalone 5G Network Market was valued at USD 2.4 Billion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 132.2 Billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 56.14% from 2024-2032.

Standalone 5G Network Market is witnessing accelerated transformation as industries across the globe increasingly seek ultra-low latency, high-speed, and reliable connectivity solutions. Unlike non-standalone (NSA) 5G which depends on existing 4G infrastructure, standalone 5G is a fully independent architecture that unlocks the full capabilities of 5G, empowering smart cities, industrial IoT, autonomous vehicles, and more.

Standalone 5G Network Market is being driven by a surge in demand for digital transformation and enterprise-grade connectivity. Governments, telecom operators, and tech giants are heavily investing in the development and deployment of pure 5G infrastructures to cater to rising data traffic, support mission-critical applications, and maintain competitive edge in an innovation-first economy.

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Market Keyplayers:

Ericsson – Ericsson Cloud Core

Nokia – Nokia 5G Core

Huawei – Huawei 5G Core Network

Samsung – Samsung 5G vCore

Cisco – Cisco Ultra Cloud Core

NEC Corporation – NEC 5G Core Network

ZTE Corporation – ZTE Common Core

Qualcomm – Qualcomm 5G RAN Platform

Intel Corporation – Intel FlexRAN

Mavenir – Mavenir 5G Core

Parallel Wireless – Parallel Wireless OpenRAN

Juniper Networks – Juniper 5G Cloud-Native Core

IBM – IBM Cloud Pak for Network Automation

Dell Technologies – Dell Telecom Multi-Cloud Foundation

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) – HPE 5G Core Stack

Market Analysis

The Standalone 5G Network market is undergoing rapid development due to the emergence of next-gen use cases that demand end-to-end latency control, seamless device orchestration, and enhanced network slicing. With growing spectrum availability, particularly in mmWave bands, the market is poised for swift expansion across various industrial and enterprise sectors. Key market players are forming strategic alliances, R&D initiatives are intensifying, and regulatory bodies are facilitating a favorable ecosystem to ensure smooth 5G rollout.

Market Trends

Rising deployment of private 5G networks across manufacturing, logistics, and defense

Surge in mobile edge computing integrated with 5G standalone architecture

Expansion of AI-powered network automation and orchestration tools

Increased focus on cybersecurity and data sovereignty in standalone environments

Cross-industry collaborations to test and scale 5G standalone use cases

Market Scope

The future of communication is being redefined by standalone 5G—

No dependency on legacy infrastructure

Ultra-reliable low-latency communication (URLLC)

Massive machine-type communication (mMTC) enabled

True network slicing for tailored solutions

Enhanced mobile broadband (eMBB) ready for AR/VR & smart devices

Standalone 5G networks cater to dynamic business needs, supporting real-time analytics, automation, and robust connectivity across industries. With use cases spanning from telemedicine to autonomous drones, the scope is both diverse and revolutionary.

Market Forecast

The standalone 5G market is entering a decisive growth phase, propelled by aggressive rollouts, cost optimization in hardware, and evolving industry requirements. As businesses prioritize scalability, efficiency, and edge capabilities, standalone 5G is poised to become the new standard for next-gen digital infrastructure. The future outlook suggests sustained momentum backed by regulatory alignment, technological maturity, and accelerating end-user adoption across sectors from agriculture to aerospace.

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Conclusion

As industries transition toward hyperconnectivity, the Standalone 5G Network market emerges not just as a technological upgrade but a foundation for digital reinvention. Its transformative potential is no longer a matter of “if” but “how fast.” Enterprises ready to embrace this shift will unlock new frontiers of growth, resilience, and innovation in a borderless, data-driven world.

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Beyond Connectivity: Emerging Applications of Multi-Mode Chipsets

The global multi-mode chipset market, valued at USD 5.8 billion in 2022, is projected to surge to USD 17.2 billion by the end of 2031, advancing at a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.0% from 2023 through 2031. This comprehensive report examines market drivers, technological trends, leading players, and regional dynamics shaping the future of multi-mode chipsets, which integrate multiple wireless communication standards Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, and 5G into a single silicon solution.

Market Overview

Multi-mode chipsets serve as the backbone of modern connected devices, enabling seamless handoffs between various wireless networks to maintain uninterrupted high-speed data delivery. In 2022, increasing smartphone penetration and the rollout of early 5G networks propelled market value to US$ 5.8 billion. With network operators worldwide accelerating 5G deployments, chipset vendors are responding with advanced solutions optimized for power efficiency, spectral flexibility, and backward compatibility with legacy 2G–4G standards.

Market Drivers & Trends

Adoption of 5G Devices • The global uptake of 5G-capable devices is a primary growth engine. Consumers and enterprises demand faster download/upload speeds, ultra-low latency, and greater network capacity. Multi-mode chipsets that support both 5G and previous generations ensure broad device interoperability and extend product lifecycles.

R&D of New Products • Continuous investment in chipset innovation—across baseband units, RF front-ends, and integrated SoCs—fuels incremental improvements in throughput and energy consumption. Initiatives such as Samsung’s third-gen mmWave RFICs and second-gen 5G modems exemplify the push toward higher integration and performance.

Edge Computing & IoT Integration • The emergence of edge-computing architectures and proliferation of IoT endpoints (smart homes, industrial sensors, autonomous vehicles) require versatile connectivity modules. Multi-mode chipsets are becoming integral to IoT gateways and edge nodes, balancing cost, performance, and simultaneous multi-network access.

Regulatory & Spectrum Allocations • Governments in regions like North America and Europe are reopening legacy spectrum bands for private LTE and 5G deployments. This regulatory momentum encourages chipset suppliers to develop solutions tailored for industrial and enterprise private networks.

Latest Market Trends

Dual-Connectivity Solutions: Chipset architectures now natively support 5G NSA (Non-Standalone) and SA (Standalone) modes alongside LTE, enabling smoother network migrations.

Power-Optimized Designs: Low-power operation is critical for battery-constrained wearables and industrial sensors; advanced power-gating and dynamic clocking techniques are being integrated into new models.

Software-Defined Radio (SDR) Features: Some multi-mode chipsets incorporate programmable blocks, allowing firmware updates to support new spectrum bands and protocols without hardware revisions.

Miniaturization: More compact chip packages facilitate integration into ultra-small form factors, from wireless earbuds to drones.

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Key Players and Industry Leaders

The competitive landscape is dominated by a handful of semiconductor giants and specialized communication chipset firms:

HiSilicon Technologies

Intel Corporation

Qualcomm Technologies Inc.

Samsung Group

MediaTek

Spreadtrum Communications

Marvell Technology Group

Altair Semiconductor, Inc.

Broadcom Corporation

GCT Semiconductor Inc.

Recent Developments

VeriSilicon & Innobase Partnership (Feb 2024): Launched a 5G RedCap/4G LTE dual-mode modem targeting cost-sensitive IoT segments.

Qualcomm Snapdragon Summit (Oct 2023): Announced two AI-enabled chips designed to offload generative AI workloads on mobile and PC platforms.

BSNL & Echelon Edge Collaboration (Jan 2023): Deployed private LTE/5G networks for enterprise customers in India, demonstrating growing demand for bespoke private networks.

Samsung 5G SoC Launch (June 2021): Introduced a line of baseband units, compact macro units, and massive MIMO with integrated third-gen mmWave RFIC.

Market Opportunities

Private Network Solutions – Enterprises across manufacturing, logistics, and mining seek private 5G/LTE networks for secure, low-latency connectivity, creating demand for specialized multi-mode modems.

Automotive & Transportation – Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication systems require multi-mode support for both cellular and dedicated short-range communication (DSRC).

Healthcare & Wearables – The telemedicine boom drives the need for wearable devices that seamlessly switch between Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and cellular networks.

Rural Connectivity – Cost-effective 4G/5G solutions can bridge digital divides in emerging markets, where legacy networks remain prevalent.

Future Outlook

By 2031, the global multi-mode chipset market is forecast to reach US$ 17.2 billion. Key growth catalysts include the maturation of 5G SA networks, expansion of AI-driven edge-computing applications, and continued convergence of wireless standards. Chipset vendors that invest in highly integrated, software-upgradable designs will capture the largest share, while niche players focused on IoT and private network solutions will benefit from specialized verticals.

Market Segmentation

The report segments the global market by:

Application: Smartphones; Tablets; Wearable Devices; Others (automotive, industrial, healthcare)

End-User Vertical: Consumer Electronics; Automotive & Transportation; Industrial; Healthcare; Others

Component: Baseband Processors; RF Front-Ends; Antenna Switches; Others

Regional Insights

North America: Holds the largest market share (2022) driven by rapid urbanization, strong 5G rollout (e.g., U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s 5G strategy in 2020), and home to key chipset developers.

Asia Pacific: Fastest growing owing to high smartphone adoption in China and India, aggressive 5G infrastructure investments in South Korea and Japan, and burgeoning IoT deployments.

Europe: Steady growth supported by private 5G initiatives in Germany and U.K., and stringent automotive communication standards.

Rest of World: Latin America and Middle East & Africa present gradual uptake, with governments planning spectrum auctions and encouraging digital transformation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a multi-mode chipset? A multi-mode chipset is an integrated circuit that supports multiple wireless communication standards such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, 4G, and 5G on a single chip, enabling devices to switch seamlessly between networks.

Why is the CAGR projected at 13.0%? Strong 5G network rollouts, increasing smartphone penetration, and growing demand for IoT and industrial applications drive sustained market growth at a 13.0% CAGR from 2023 to 2031.

Which region leads the market? North America dominated in 2022, owing to early 5G deployments, presence of leading semiconductor companies, and government support for spectrum reallocation.

Who are the major players? Qualcomm, Intel, MediaTek, Samsung, and Broadcom lead the landscape, with several regional specialists competing in niche IoT and private network segments.

How does this report help enterprises? It equips businesses with actionable insights into market trends, growth opportunities, competitor strategies, and technological roadmaps, supporting informed decision-making for product development and investments.

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6G Network Development Overview: From 5G Lessons to the Future of Communication Revolution

With 5G networks now rolling out globally, the telecommunications industry is focusing on the next major leap—6G. In March 2025, IPLOOK attended the 3GPP 6G seminar with many experts to discuss the challenges and lessons learned from 5G deployment and provide guidance for the development of 6G. While 6G continues the evolution of 5G, it will also introduce new technologies and societal changes, with profound impacts on communication and industry. Lessons Learned from 5G and 6G Directions The transition from 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) to Standalone (SA) architectures has been a significant challenge, with deployment becoming complex due to various configuration options. The slow adoption of advanced features like network slicing has hindered network flexibility. Additionally, inefficiencies in protocols have limited performance. These lessons are shaping the design principles for 6G: simplifying network architecture, ensuring modularity, prioritizing efficiency, and preparing for the future with robust security. Technological Innovations for 6G 6G will push the boundaries of wireless communication by exploring the 0.1-10 THz spectrum, offering far greater bandwidth and faster speeds. The dynamic sharing of spectrum and collaboration between satellites, high-altitude platforms, and ground-based networks will enable global, seamless coverage. Furthermore, AI will play a central role in 6G, enabling network self-optimization, predictive maintenance, and resource management. Applications and Commercial Value 6G will unlock new applications in areas like immersive collaboration, precision healthcare, and industrial automation. Holographic communication will enable remote collaboration in high definition, and 6G will transform healthcare with real-time monitoring and remote surgeries. The business models for 6G will introduce network capabilities as services, creating new revenue opportunities, while industry-specific solutions, like dedicated network slices, will meet the needs of vertical markets. Sustainable Development 6G is also focused on sustainable development. With innovations in energy efficiency and material recycling, 6G will reduce energy consumption while providing global connectivity. It will help bridge the digital divide, fostering inclusive connectivity for underserved regions. Future Outlook 6G is expected to complete key technology verifications by 2027, enter standardization between 2027-2029, and launch its first commercial deployments around 2030. By the mid-2030s, 6G will be globally implemented, transforming society. IPLOOK is committed to advancing 6G technologies, collaborating with global partners to provide sustainable and intelligent solutions for the future.

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Indoor vs. Outdoor: Segmenting the Small Cell 5G Network Market

Small Cell 5G Network Industry Overview

The global Small Cell 5G Network Market, estimated at USD 2.76 billion in 2023 with a hardware volume of 2,170 thousand units, is projected to experience remarkable growth at a CAGR of 70.7% from 2024 to 2030. This surge is primarily driven by the rapidly increasing consumer demand for high-speed mobile data connectivity, leading to greater deployment of the next-generation 5G Radio Access Network (RAN). The expanding installation of small cell 5G networks across industrial, enterprise, and residential sectors aims to deliver enhanced coverage and capacity cost-effectively. Furthermore, the swift development of smart cities in nations like the U.S., Canada, Singapore, UK, Germany, Italy, and France has significantly boosted the deployment of small cell 5G networks for diverse applications spanning residential, industrial, commercial, and governmental uses.

The rapid global increase in mobile data traffic and 5G adoption is a key market driver. As demand for 5G services rises, telecom service providers are making substantial investments in developing and enhancing 5G infrastructure. While 5G services were initially launched utilizing existing (non-standalone) network infrastructure in several countries by 2022, the anticipated rapid growth in 5G users is expected to strain this infrastructure, necessitating a shift towards standalone 5G infrastructure deployment by telecom operators. Given that small cell 5G networks are a vital element of both standalone and non-standalone 5G ecosystems, the increasing demand for 5G and the growing deployment of standalone 5G network infrastructure are expected to generate significant market growth opportunities.

Detailed Segmentation:

Component Insights

The Picocell segment is expected to register at a significant CAGR over the forecast period. Picocells play a vital role in covering a large portion of the population, delivering high-speed internet capacity in places like stadiums, concerts, festivals, and others, which is increasing its demand in the market. Moreover, telecom service providers still face uninterrupted data services across rural areas due to line-of-sight problems. Microcells provide seamless connectivity to consumers, especially in remote or rural areas up to 3 km of distance, which is anticipated to drive the demand for microcells in the market. The aforementioned factors it is expected to stimulate the implementation of picocells and microcells over the forecast period.

Network Model Insights

Based on network model, the non-standalone (NSA) segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 82.0% in 2023. This is attributed to the early rollouts of the non-standalone network across the globe. The non-standalone network is commonly deployed in integration with the existing legacy network infrastructure, because of which it has been a time and cost-efficient option. Besides, several key service providers, such as AT&T, Inc. and Verizon Communications, have first deployed a 5G non-standalone (NSA) network model that caters to the primary use cases, including cloud-based AR/VR gaming, mobile streaming, and UHD videos.

Network Architecture Insights

Based on network architecture, the virtualized segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 61.56% in 2023. The dominating share of the segment can be attributed to a robust deployment of a small cell 5G network with a centralized baseband unit controllable architecture. This helps service providers to reduce the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and increase the overall flexibility of the network by managing virtually all the small cell base stations. Besides, the introduction of Software-defined Networking (SDN) technology and Network Function Virtualization (NFV) to improve the operational efficiency of the RAN network is further expected to augment the segment growth over the forecast period.

Deployment Mode Insights

Based on deployment mode, the indoor segment led the market with the largest revenue share of 76.0% in 2023. This is attributed to the growing demand for 5G indoor coverage. Small cells provide reliable 5G data connectivity across residential and non-residential applications. The non-residential uses mainly involve enterprises, retail malls, airports, and hospitals, among others. Moreover, the data published by China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) states that high-value customers are devoting over 80% of their working hours to indoor premises. As a result, it is estimated to elevate the adoption of small cells for indoor applications over the forecast period.

Frequency Type Insights

Based on frequency type, the sub-6 GHz led the market with the largest revenue share of 54.0% in 2023. This is attributed to the enormous investments by key communication service providers in acquiring low and mid-band frequencies to provide customers with high-bandwidth services for businesses and industrial applications. Recently, governments across major countries such as the U.S., China, South Korea, Japan, and many other countries unveiled sub-6 GHz frequencies to provide high-speed internet services in their countries. Furthermore, a few key small cell 5G component providers, such as Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., unveiled a new chipset for 5G small cells, which supports both sub-6GHz and mmWave frequency bands. Owing to the advantages of supporting multi-band frequencies, the sub-6GHz and mmWave segment is anticipated to gain considerable market growth in the forecast period.

End-use Insights

Based on end-use, the commercial segment held the market with the largest revenue share of 42.2% in 2023. This is attributed to the growing deployment of small cell 5G networks across large as well as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) across the globe. This 5G RAN network helps enterprises cater to the demand for massive data capacity and coverage needs at a very affordable cost. Moreover, small cell 5G networks also help organizations utilize the existing broadband infrastructure to deploy these next-generation networks. Besides, the small cell 5G networks have seen a colossal adoption across residential applications such as smart homes, cloud gaming, and home broadband.

Regional Insights

The small cell 5g network market in Europe is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of 71.1% from 2024 to 2030. The European market's growth is attributed to the favorable regulatory policies in countries such as the UK, Germany, and France and large investments in 5G network infrastructure.

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Key Companies & Market Share Insights

Airspan Networks Holdings Inc. is a technology leader in the 5G and 4G radio access network and broadband access solutions market. The company provides a broad range of software-defined radios, network management software, and broadband access products, which can potentially facilitate cost-effective deployment and efficient management of fixed, mobile, and hybrid wireless networks

Mavenir is a cloud-native network software provider. It focuses on redefining network economics and accelerating software network transformation for Communications Service Providers (CSPs)

Key Small Cell 5G Network Companies:

The following are the leading companies in the small cell 5G network market. These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends.

Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Nokia Corporation

Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson

ZTE Corporation

Fujitsu Limited

CommScope Inc.

Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd.

Altiostar

Airspan Networks

Ceragon

Contela

Corning

Baicells Technologies

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Recent Developments

In February 2023, Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. unveiled a series of One 5G solutions, which can drive all bands to 5G. The company’s One 5G solutions can potentially unleash the power of all bands at a single site based on indoor digitalization, FDD, and TDD. The solutions were aimed at helping operators in building the most economical 5G networks

In August 2022, Comba Network, a subsidiary of Comba Telecom Systems Holdings Ltd., was selected by China Mobile Limited, a telecom company, to participate in a significant 5G extended picocell deployment, which involves 20,000 small cell base stations

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The Awakening of the Digital Leviathan: A Twitter Storm Perspective on America's Constitutional Crisis

At 6:12 a.m. on March 4, 2017, President Trump tore the quiet of Washington with four thunderous tweets: "Obama wiretapped me! This is McCarthyism!" "The bad guys are destroying America!" This political tsunami originating from the intelligent terminal not only exposes the technological terror of modern political surveillance, but also exposes the structural crisis of the American constitutional system in the digital age. At a time when suspicions among the highest authorities need to be shouted through social media, the country that once called itself a "beacon of democracy" is experiencing a constitutional shock more dangerous than Watergate.

First, the revolution of technological violence behind tweets

The "wiretapping of Trump Tower" that Trump complained about in his tweet is not comparable to the physical bugs of the Nixon era. Under the upstream surveillance program authorized under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, the National Security Agency (NSA) is able to directly intercept data from undersea cables belonging to tech giants such as Google and Microsoft. This surveillance network, based on quantum computing and deep learning, makes the call records of the presidential transition team, email exchanges and even mobile phone location information exposed to Obama's prism in real time.

According to the surveillance application filed by the FBI on October 26, 2016, investigators used "metadata association analysis" to render normal business dealings between the Trump team and Russian banks as hard evidence that "Moscow interfered in the election." This algorithm-driven conformation model turns the evidential logic of traditional witch hunts on their head - when machine learning models correlate accidental events with inevitable causation, technological tyranny gains the power of self-fulfilling prophecy. As Joichi ITO, director of the MIT Media Lab, puts it: "What Trump is dealing with is not a bug, but a systematic betrayal of the entire architecture of the Internet."

2. The meltdown of the Constitutional Firewall

The accusation of a "witch hunt" in Trump's tweet was strikingly corroborated in the report by Inspector General Horowitz of the Department of Justice. The documents show that the FBI deliberately withheld three key facts when it applied for a FISA surveillance warrant against Carter Page: that Page had been providing Russian intelligence to the CIA since 2013; The Steele dossier was linked to the Clinton campaign; And the informant repeatedly falsified the dossier's core allegations. Such judicial fraud reduces the Fourth Amendment's right to "freedom from unreasonable searches" to a digital plaything in the hands of technocrats.

A more dangerous constitutional crisis lies in the failure of checks and balances. Under the Presidential Threat Protection Act, the FBI is required to alert all relevant parties when it discovers that a foreign power has infiltrated a campaign. But the dossier shows that Comey, then FBI director, had intelligence about Russian contacts with the Trump team in August 2016 and chose to give Obama a daily briefing instead of informing the people being monitored. This information privilege has given rise to the "two-track rule of law" of the digital age: when the Clinton team illegally handled classified information on a private server, the Justice Department issued a quick "no malice" decision; The Trump team's legal lobbying has been upgraded to a felony investigation of "endangering national security."

Third, the mirror image of Twitter politics

That Trump chose to launch a political charge via Twitter at six in the morning itself constitutes a black allegory for digital democracy. When the commander in chief needs to use the commercial social platform to break through the bureaucratic blockade, it not only exposes the obstruction of the traditional power channel, but also reveals the profound alienation of the information power structure. In the "truth vortex" triggered by the tweet storm, the fact checking mechanism of traditional media completely failed: the "fake news" accusation of the New York Times and the "deep state" conspiracy theory of Fox News collided violently under the algorithmic push, forming a chaotic field of post-truth politics.

This chaos creates precisely new power Spaces for technocrats. Twelve hours after Trump's tweet, Clapper, the former director of national intelligence, declared on CNN that "there is absolutely no physical wiretapping," while subtly avoiding the substance of metadata surveillance. This semantic play exposes the manipulative pattern of modern political discourse: By narrowly defining "wiretapping" as the implantation of physical devices, power elites are able to continue their surveillance behind the curtain of technical jargon. "When Obama was in the White House Situation Room looking at the Trump team's social graph, this digital surveillance was 100,000 times more violent than it was in Hoover's day," said Columbia University journalism professor Bill Gruskin.