According to the New York Times, the United States government is working to deploy secret communication channels that could aid political dissidents. The technology is reportedly being funded by a $2 million State Department grant that’s being used to create suitcase-sized Internet and mobile phone networks. The telecommunications networks would be used to assist citizens inside of countries that are blocking outside infrastructure. Read the full article at NYTimes.com
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with technology, media and marketing. Named LinkedIn’s “Top Voice in Technology,” he covers tech and business for Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN and writes a popular daily business blog. He's a bestselling author, and the creator of the popular, free online course, Generative AI for Execs. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.
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