AI

Proton is now a non-profit foundation

Colin Henderson

Building an Internet where people come before profits Proton.me Proton was created to serve the world, and the non-profit Proton Foundation ensures that this can never change. As Proton’s primary shareholder, the foundation exercises its control to ensure that Proton does not deviate from our mission to build a better internet that serves the interests of all of society. Our legally binding purpose is to further the advancement of privacy, freedom, and democracy around the world. Read the founders’ letter Our work Governance for people, not for profit The Proton Foundation is a Swiss non-profit and does not have shareholders. It is … Continue reading Proton is now a non-profit foundation

Sociology2, strategy

The Return of Hamiltonian Statecraft

Colin Henderson

A Grand Strategy for a Turbulent World By Walter Russell Mead September/October 2024Published on August 20, 2024 The twenty-first century has seen the return to prominence of U.S. foreign policy traditions once largely considered relics of an outmoded past. Jacksonian national populism, once dismissed as an immature sentiment that an enlightened nation had left behind, returned with a fury after 9/11. With the George W. Bush administration’s invasion of Iraq in 2003, Jeffersonian isolationism—the belief that U.S. intervention abroad leads only to endless war, the enrichment of corporate elites, and the erosion of American democracy—also reemerged as a potent force on both … Continue reading The Return of Hamiltonian Statecraft

Military, Nuclear

Biden Approved Secret Nuclear Strategy Refocusing on Chinese Threat

Colin Henderson

NYT reports US strategy for deterring nuclear weapons to focus on China Biden Approved Secret Nuclear Strategy Refocusing on Chinese Threat NYT reports US strategy for deterring nuclear weapons to focus on China “Here’s what else you need to know today. The Times reports that President Biden has approved a highly classified plan to, for the first time, reorient America’s strategy for deterring nuclear weapons to focus on China. The plan is an acknowledgement of China’s rapid expansion of its nuclear arsenal, which will rival that of the United States and Russia over the next decade.” From The Daily: Inside … Continue reading Biden Approved Secret Nuclear Strategy Refocusing on Chinese Threat

Economy

Bloomberg Open

Colin Henderson

IMG:https://assets.bwbx.io/images/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/iYWE2PGbxbhY/v0/-1x-1.png Spotlight A $2 trillion reckoning looms as ports become pawns in geopolitics. The gateways to global trade face costly conversions to retool in a new era of rivalry, automation and green energy. The complicated strategies at play are underscored by the fact that of the world’s 10 biggest container ports, seven are in China and none are in Europe or the Americas. Continue reading Bloomberg Open

Economy, Geopolitics

Children of Men

Colin Henderson

August 21, 2024 at 2:17 AM EDT By John Authers John Authers is a senior editor for markets and Bloomberg Opinion columnist. A former chief markets commentator at the Financial Times, he is author of “The Fearful Rise of Markets.” Save To get John Authers’ newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, sign up here. https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-08-21/baby-bust-pricing-in-the-decline-in-fertility-gains-urgency?srnd=opinion Fertility is a painful and emotive topic. Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance’s criticisms of “childless cat ladies” have landed him in political hot water; some 30 years ago, the British novelist P.D. James penned a terrifying novel, later followed by a film, The Children of Men, imagining a society 25 years after the last … Continue reading Children of Men

AI

Prudential embraces customer centricity: An interview with Priscilla Ng

Colin Henderson

August 14, 2024 | Interview Prudential plc’s shift to customer-centric insurance hinges on digital transformation, with data and artificial intelligence as key enablers and humans still playing a crucial role. DOWNLOADS Article (5 pages) As Prudential plc embraces digital transformation, the 176-year-old insurance company finds itself navigating a delicate balancing act: harmonizing the power of AI with a human touch, essential to delivering exceptional customer experiences. Prudential prioritizes data-driven insights to offer customers more-personalized, proactive, and efficient services and drive sustainable growth across global markets while preserving the personal connections that insurance customers value. Joe Ngai, chairman of McKinsey, Greater China, and … Continue reading Prudential embraces customer centricity: An interview with Priscilla Ng

AI

Palantir New Deals-Wendy’s, Microsoft, the Air Force…and more

Colin Henderson

Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more Palantir Gets A BUNCH of New Deals Wendy’s, Microsoft, the Air Force…and more. AMIT KUKREJA AUG 21 READ IN APP Welcome back to DailyPalantir! In today’s newsletter, we are recapping all the deals Palantir got over the past 2 weeks. Let’s get into it! Wendy’s Supply Chain Deal Okay, this deal was really cool. Palantir’s partnership with Wendy’s is a significant step forward for both companies, especially for Palantir as it expands its reach into the commercial sector. With this deal, Palantir’s AI technology will be responsible for optimizing Wendy’s supply chain across more than 6,000 … Continue reading Palantir New Deals-Wendy’s, Microsoft, the Air Force…and more