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☆ In the new space race, hackers are hitching a ride into orbit
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-30 | by ( Vikram Barhat | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +11 min

If compromised, AI systems could be used to interfere with or take control of strategically important national space missions. Critical space infrastructure is susceptible to threats across three key segments: in space, on the ground segment and within the communication links between the two. "In many ways, the threats to critical infrastructure on Earth can cause vulnerabilities in space," Lonstein said. "The consequences of malicious cyber activities include loss of mission data, decreased lifespan or capability of space systems or constellations, or the control of space vehicles." Use of strict access controls, authentication, and error correction mechanisms can further ensure that AI systems operate with accurate information.

Persons: Lonstein, Kaczmarek, Sylvester Kaczmarek, Wayne Lonstein, William Russell, JEM, Elon Musk, Jack Teixeira, GAO's Russell Organizations: SpaceX, NASA, OrbiSky Systems, VFT Solutions, Systems, Space Technologies, U.S, Government, Office, Spacecraft, Space, JAXA, Origin, U.S . National Oceanic, Administration, U.S . Air National, Viasat, Ukraine, Infrastructure Security Agency, Companies, Microsoft, Google, Nvidia, U.S . Space Force, Department of Defense, Space Force Guardians, Space Force, Web Services, Dynamics Locations: U.S, China, Russia, India, Ukraine, Nations, Silicon Valley

☆ In the EV future, Thailand, the 'Detroit of Asia,' could be a key China hedge for automakers
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-12 | by ( Vikram Barhat | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

In this article TSLA Follow your favorite stocks CREATE FREE ACCOUNTVisitors inspect a Tesla Model Y car during the 40th Thailand International Motor Expo at the Impact Challenger hall in Nonthaburi. A Trump reelection is not even necessary: the Biden administration may introduce 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs next week, according to reporting on Friday. Chinese EV makers, including BYD, have earmarked $1.44 billion in new production facilities in Southeast Asia's second-largest economy. Tesla Thailand recently rolled out a special financing program to spur more sales. Southeast Asia is a growing auto market, and Thailand is already the region's biggest car producer and exporter, with Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford, GM and Mercedes-Benz having already embraced Thailand as a regional headquarters.

Persons: Goldstein, Donald Trump, Trump, Biden, There's, Tu Le, Tesla, Le, Steven Dyer, AlixPartners, Frank, Walter Steinmeier Organizations: Tesla, Getty, Auto, Nurphoto, Nikkei, Krungsri Securities, Nikkei Asia, Ford, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, GM, Mercedes, Benz Locations: Thailand, Nonthaburi, U.S, Southeast Asia, Beijing, Detroit, China, Trump, Bangkok, Nonthaburi Province, Nikkei Asia, Southeast Asia's, Shanghai

☆ From Apple to Boeing, India is being put to the test as China manufacturing alternative
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-12 | by ( Vikram Barhat | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe ties between American companies and India as a manufacturing and supply chain partner are getting deeper. The Boeing deal is indicative of the wider trend among global manufacturers including Apple, Samsung and Nokia, to accelerate manufacturing in India. As far back as 2014 it launched the "Make in India" campaign to raise the profile of India as a global manufacturing hub and encourage multinational companies to produce in India. Boeing, Air India issues The partners have their internal issues to work through. That's on top of the hurdles foreign companies can expect to face in India's accleration as a manufacturing and supply chain partner.

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