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Securing Tomorrow: Your Daily Dose of Cyber Safety, Tech Trends, National Security News, and Inspiration.
“The art of war is simple enough. Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike him as hard as you can, and keep moving on.”
– Ulysses S. Grant
I. National Security: Key developments in national security, particularly cyber and technological warfare.
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Why does the US have F-35s flying anti-cartel missions in the Caribbean?
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The U.S. military has deployed Marine F-35B Lightning II jets to Puerto Rico as part of a large anti-cartel mission in the Caribbean, raising questions about why one of the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft is being used against low-tech drug smugglers. The Pentagon framed the move as part of a broader campaign to defend Americans from “narco-terrorists,” but experts argue the F-35 is “an expensive form of overkill,” best suited for high-intensity battlespaces with advanced air defenses like those of China or Russia. Analysts suggest the jets may have been chosen because they were readily deployable or to provide pilots with training opportunities in real-world conditions. Critics counter that the Caribbean is an illogical use of stealth and fifth-generation capabilities designed for peer adversaries, with one former defense official calling it a “gross application of an exquisite technology.” Click here to read more.
II. Tech Trends: Updates on emerging technology trends shaping the digital world.
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Meta’s failed smart glasses demos had nothing to do with the Wi-Fi
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Meta’s embarrassing demo failures with its new smart glasses weren’t caused by Wi-Fi problems, as Mark Zuckerberg suggested, but by technical missteps in Meta’s own setup. CTO Andrew Bosworth revealed that when a chef said “hey Meta, start Live AI,” the command triggered every pair of Ray-Ban Meta glasses in the building because engineers had routed all Live AI traffic to a shared development server, effectively DDoS-ing themselves. The failed WhatsApp call demo, meanwhile, stemmed from a rare bug: the Display glasses had gone to sleep exactly when a call notification came in, preventing the connection. Bosworth admitted the live stage was the “worst place” for the bug to appear but confirmed it has since been fixed, noting that despite the glitches, showing real-time demos was more authentic than the polished pre-recorded presentations common in the industry. Click here to read more.
III. Inspiration: Articles centered on faith that offer guidance and reflection.
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For King & Country Says New Song ‘World on Fire’ Offers Hope Amid American Turmoil
- For King & Country is releasing a new single, World on Fire, on October 3, a song written last year but arriving in a season of American turmoil marked by tragic events like the assassination of Charlie Kirk and recent school shootings. Joel and Luke Smallbone say the timing reflects God’s providence, with Joel noting that music can serve as “hope on the airwaves.” The track, featuring Taylor Hill, proclaims resilience and faith with the chorus “I will never dim my light — I’m gonna set my world on fire,” encouraging Christians to embody peace, joy, and love amid negativity and cultural tension. The brothers view it as a call for believers to shine like a city on a hill, even in dark times, while also using this season off-tour to recharge, work on a new album, and prepare for Christmas shows. Click here to read more.
IV. Cyber Safety: A focus on the latest cybersecurity threats, tips, or breaches impacting individuals and organizations.
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First in EU: Italy passes comprehensive AI law, limits access to kids
- Italy has become the first EU country to pass a comprehensive national AI law, setting rules that emphasize transparency, human oversight, and safety across sectors like healthcare, education, justice, workplaces, and even sports. The law imposes prison terms of one to five years for harmful uses such as deepfakes, fraud, or identity theft, and requires parental consent for children under 14 to access AI. It also protects AI-assisted works if they show intellectual effort, limits text and data mining to non-copyrighted or research contexts, and mandates that employers disclose AI use in the workplace. In healthcare, AI may support diagnosis but doctors must retain authority and patients must be informed. Italy’s move follows the EU’s broader AI Act of 2024 but goes further in national scope, reflecting Rome’s history of firm regulation after suspending ChatGPT in 2023 for privacy violations. Officials describe the law as steering AI toward innovation while safeguarding rights and public interest. Click here to read more.
V. Shield of Israel: Coverage from The Jerusalem Post, providing an Israeli perspective on ongoing conflicts.
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Trump says Gaza City op. may free hostages, asserts October 7 was ‘genocide at the highest level’
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President Donald Trump defended Israel’s expanded military operation in Gaza City, claiming it could lead to the release of hostages despite risks, and revealed that fewer than 20 are believed to still be alive. Speaking from the Oval Office, he rejected a United Nations inquiry that accused Israel of committing genocide, instead labeling the October 7 Hamas massacre as “genocide at the highest level” while recounting brutal details of the attack. Trump acknowledged that the offensive could endanger the remaining 48 hostages but argued that war often produces unexpected results, including possible rescues. Click here to read more.
