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By Haley Britzky Feb 26, 2019

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‘We do not want to become war profiteers’ — Microsoft employees outraged over Army HoloLens contract

"The application of HoloLens within the IVAS system is designed to help people kill," the employees said in a letter.

By 'Mal Ware' Oct 10, 2018

The Long March

The AI Column: Time For A Moral Reckoning Down In Silicon Valley

The recent revelation that China’s security services had successfully compromised the servers of thousands of leading tech' firms cloud computing … Continued

By Tom Ricks Apr 30, 2018

The Long March

Hey Army: Here’s A Damn Sensible Idea For The Future Of Cyber Warfare

“Establish a U.S. Army Reserve Cyber Command in Silicon Valley, where most of these private-sector companies are located, not Fort … Continued

By William Treseder May 15, 2017

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9 Lessons From The World’s First Conference For Veteran Entrepreneurs

Veteran entrepreneurship is again a hot topic. America needs job creators now more than ever, and veterans are a great … Continued

By Lydia Davey Mar 30, 2016

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This Army Vet Went From Low-Income Childhood To Silicon Valley CEO

Sonny Tosco, 30, knows how to hustle. It’s a skill that came in handy during his time at West Point, … Continued

By James W. Weirick Apr 14, 2015

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The Technology Company Fighting Terrorism With Millennials

For diehard fans of The Lord of the Rings series, “Palantir” is a familiar word. The Palantíri are the smooth … Continued

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‘We do not want to become war profiteers’ — Microsoft employees outraged over Army HoloLens contract

The AI Column: Time For A Moral Reckoning Down In Silicon Valley

Hey Army: Here’s A Damn Sensible Idea For The Future Of Cyber Warfare

9 Lessons From The World’s First Conference For Veteran Entrepreneurs

This Army Vet Went From Low-Income Childhood To Silicon Valley CEO

The Technology Company Fighting Terrorism With Millennials