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Why Signal Still Leads in Secure Messaging Despite Human Errors

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  By Nadim Kahwaji The "Signalgate" scandal underscores the critical importance of secure communication protocols, especially among high-ranking officials. In March 2025, it was revealed that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other senior Trump administration officials used the encrypted messaging app Signal to discuss sensitive military operations. Notably, a journalist was inadvertently added to a group chat where plans for a U.S. airstrike in Yemen were being discussed, leading to widespread concern over potential breaches of operational security. Many people misunderstand the situation and wrongly assume that Signal's security is to blame, when in fact, Signal remains one of the most highly regarded messaging platforms for security and privacy. The actual incident involved the U.S. Defense Secretary accidentally adding an unauthorized individual, highlighting that even the most secure apps cannot compensate for user error. Messaging apps such as WhatsApp,...
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DeepSeek: An AI Challenger or Just Hype?

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  By Nadim Kahwaji Artificial intelligence is evolving at breakneck speed, and DeepSeek is now in the spotlight. Founded in 2023, this Chinese AI company aims to challenge established leaders such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Yet despite the buzz, users may want to try DeepSeek alongside these proven tools to see which is best suited for their needs. Rapid Rise and Market Reaction: DeepSeek’s AI assistant app quickly climbed to the top of the U.S. Apple App Store, even surpassing ChatGPT at one point—suggesting high public interest. However, it’s uncertain whether this initial surge will translate into sustained impact. Financial markets also took note: NVIDIA, one of the world’s most valuable tech companies, saw over $600 billion in market value wiped out following DeepSeek’s debut. Still, many question whether DeepSeek can truly match or outperform Western AI giants, especially as its real-world efficiency remains under scrutiny. DeepSeek-R1: A New Era in Reaso...
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Your Data on the Moon: The Next Frontier in Technology

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  By Nadim Kahwaji In our interconnected world, data is the backbone of modern society. To safeguard it, we’ve built systems of replication across data centers globally. These centers, strategically located, mitigate risks from natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, ensuring resilience and continuity. Despite these efforts, many of us have experienced service disruptions, such as WhatsApp or Facebook outages, highlighting the need for better data infrastructure. As technology advances, the question arises: could the ultimate safeguard against terrestrial risks lie beyond Earth? Enter the first-ever lunar data center. Lonestar Data Holdings, a Florida-based company, is at the forefront of this effort. By establishing a lunar data center powered by solar energy and leveraging the moon’s naturally cool environment, which eliminates the need for active cooling systems, Lonestar aims to mitigate terrestrial vulnerabilities. They have already booked a flight on SpaceX’s Fa...
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