Poindexter confidential

Article Abstract:

John Poindexter a Caltech PhD, dragged the White House into a digital age two decades ago plugging in everything from fiber-optic video to email. After stepping down as head of Darpa's Information Awareness Office, he talks about the program to revolutionize the US government's ability to identify terrorists using a combination of real and synthetic date and about his accusations of building giant data banks of private information.

Government domestic functions, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Science and technology policy, Technology application, Antiterrorism measures, Poindexter, John M.

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James Murdoch: Rupert's son on satellite TV, his deal with Google, and the definition of mogul

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James Murdoch points out that policy shifts have allowed British Sky Broadcasting (BSB) to reach homes cost effectively with a next-gen network. Murdoch says that BSB's sports and news contents permits the company to have a strong mobile presence despite their lack of their own network.

Telephone communications, exc. radio, Services information, Communication services, not elsewhere classified, United Kingdom, Services, Satellite communications services industry, British Sky Broadcasting Group PLC, Murdoch, Rupert

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Hope is a lousy defense

Article Abstract:

Bill Joy, the cofounder of Sun Microsystems, talks about the future of technology, the need to curb the demands of market and to promote ethical scientific behavior. He expresses his concerns regarding dangerous increase in investments on genomics, nanotechnology and robotics.

Electronic computers, Computer industry, Microcomputer industry, Sun Microsystems Inc., SUNW, Joy, William N., Founders (Originators)

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