At the heart of every modern society lies a fundamental promise: to protect its citizens from harm. While such a principle enjoys near-universal endorsement, the paths nations chart toward realizing this aim diverge dramatically—nowhere more pronounced than in their approaches to technology...
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The digital battleground has shifted decisively from lines of code and firewall rules to the far more complex territory of cultural values and political agendas. What was once considered the domain of technical experts—cybersecurity—now finds itself at the very front lines of a broader cultural...
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In a significant move to safeguard its European operations amid escalating transatlantic trade tensions, Microsoft has pledged to contest any U.S. government directives that could disrupt its cloud services in Europe. This commitment was articulated by Microsoft's President, Brad Smith, during a...
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