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Oct 1 , 2025

Op-Ed

AI has become a buzzword in the tech world, often incorporated into many new products or services – even into things you would not expect, such as toasters and toothbrushes. It has the potential to enhance human knowledge, advance technology, and contribute to building a brighter future. However, it is

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Sep 17 , 2025

Webinar

Orion Policy Institute (OPI) will be hosting an online seminar program on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, between 10 am – 12:50 pm EST to discuss the latest trends and strategies shaping the modern landscape of technology and international security. Register here. The seminar schedule is as follows: 10:00 am –

Cyber Security & Info Technologies, Middle East

May 24 , 2025

Op-Ed

President Donald J. Trump’s Gulf tour this month—with visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE)—marked a pivotal moment in US relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)’s wealthiest and most geopolitically influential members. As economic ties deepen, especially in the high-stakes realm of artificial intelligence (AI),

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Apr 25 , 2025

Policy Brief

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ATM and POS skimming is a recurring societal problem, especially with the changing technological world. Recently, police discovered ATM skimming devices at convenience stores in York County and Lancaster County[1]. In Philadelphia, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits were compromised due to skimming devices[2]. Although these are three macro-level events,

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Mar 14 , 2025

Op-Ed

Many companies excitedly jumping on AI technology are making a classic mistake such that generative AI with LLM will automatically solve all their problems. Actually, this pattern of behavioral approach to the trending technologies as a remedy for all business problems is nothing new. From the advent of spreadsheet software

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Feb 20 , 2025

Op-Ed

DeepSeek vs. ChatGPT: Can China’s AI Disrupt U.S. Leadership The competition in the field of AI has always been regarded as a battle between the US and China. Both countries wish to be at the top of this transformative sector. With the launch of DeepSeek, China seems to have made

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Jan 13 , 2025

Policy Brief

Mark Twain is often quoted saying (perhaps apocryphally) that “history does not repeat itself, but it rhymes.” Whoever spoke these words first, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USSC) is determined to prove them right. The USSC released its 2024 annual report in November with 32 recommendations, 10 of

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Jan 7 , 2025

Op-Ed

The past year stands out as one in which cyber adversaries have notably increased their operational capabilities. Cybersecurity in 2024 has been marked by the impact of AI, political and military conflicts in cyberspace, and compromised supply chains. Furthermore, nation-state actors have become more aggressive in cyberespionage campaigns, and Advanced

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Nov 21 , 2024

Policy Brief

Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) is an object of serious policy interest. Unlike other policy challenges on Americans’ plates, however, AI is lucky to have thus far avoided significant politicization. The dispassion is to its benefit. Indeed, a degradation of general political discourse hides a surprising fact: the first Trump and

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Oct 24 , 2024

Op-Ed

In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, we find ourselves at the top of another paradigm shift. Generative AI, with its remarkable ability to create novel content, has emerged as a transformative tool. It is integrating itself into our daily lives and business operations, becoming indispensable across various sectors. However,

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Oct 8 , 2024

Podcast

In this episode of Orion Talks, Suat Cubukcu sits down with Dr. Zachary Zwald, Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Houston, to explore the critical intersection of advanced technology and international security. Dr. Zwald, an expert in AI, decision-making, and security, shares insights from his current research.

Cyber Security & Info Technologies

Sep 16 , 2024

Webinar

Orion Policy Institute hosted a live webinar on Friday, September 27, 2024, between 11 AM – 12:30 PM (EST) titled, “Technology and Terrorism: Understanding the Threat Landscape.”     The discussion evolved around how terrorists and terrorist organizations can weaponize artificial intelligence and other information technology products, emerging threats, and