rikefranke

rikefranke, 17 days ago to random

Very much looking forward to this one.

rikefranke, 1 month ago to random

If you’re up early tomorrow, you can listen to me on BBC World Service - I’ll have the pleasure again to be part of the Weekend’s panel and discuss current affairs and more. From 7:30 CET to 10:00.

rikefranke, 1 month ago to random

On my way to SicherheitshalberLive in Leipzig

rikefranke, 1 month ago to random

Had the pleasure to record a podcast with the Siemtje Möller, the parliamentary state secretary in the German MoD. We talk about NATO, and Germany’s role in it.
Have a listen here:

https://meinpodcast.de/aus-regierungskreisen/75-jahre-nato-was-nun-siemtje-mller-und-ulrike-franke

rikefranke, 1 month ago to random

Oha. Poland is joining European Sky Shield Initiative.

rikefranke, 1 month ago to random

More from the laser weapons front:
The UK is developing the “DragonFire weapon” which “will work by using an intense beam of light to cut through its target. It is now expected to be ready for deployment by 2027 at the latest.”

https://news.sky.com/story/british-military-laser-could-be-used-to-target-russian-drones-in-ukraine-13113231

rikefranke, 1 month ago to random

Had the pleasure to have a long conversation on Germany’s foreign and defence policy, and even tried to do some Scholz explaining

Video podcast here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zWElVrHQZu0&feature=youtu.be

rikefranke, 2 months ago to random

New « Le Casque et la Plume » episode! Listen to a French, an American-Lebanese, and a German discuss whether ambiguité stratégique makes sense to them (us).

https://lerubicon.org/emmanuel-macron-les-allies-et-lambiguite-strategique-le-casque-et-la-plume-3/

rikefranke, 2 months ago to random

Got a new sticker 😍
(Btw: new Collimateur Le Casque et la Plume episode incoming tomorrow!)

rikefranke, 2 months ago to random

Had the enormous pleasure, and honor, to give a guest lecture at the Sorbonne, on how new technologies change warfare.

Full lecture here (in French)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=MIUunCiDZa0

rikefranke, 3 months ago to random

As I am preparing the birthday cake for my 2-year-old for tomorrow, I keep thinking about the Ukrainian children born in that night, in bomb shelters, and the kids born since, who have known nothing but this war.
May the next years be more peaceful, just, and lived in freedom.

rikefranke, 3 months ago to random

Breaking my Mastodon boycott for this article which really should be widely read.
And no paywall so go annoy someone else.

https://warontherocks.com/2024/02/automation-does-not-lead-to-leaner-land-forces/?__s=dwmbzkw8tpme6crapuvp

rikefranke, 3 months ago to random

Incoming today !

rikefranke, 3 months ago to ai

“The #AI Office will have primarily a supporting role for what concerns the enforcement of the rules on AI systems, as the bulk of the competencies will be on national authorities. However, the Office has been assigned to policing General-Purpose AI (GPAI) models and systems, the most potent types of AI so far.”

EU Commission readies establishment of AI Office

https://www.euractiv.com/section/artificial-intelligence/news/eu-commission-readies-establishment-of-ai-office/

datavizzard, 3 months ago to random German

Gerade @rikefranke in der Doku "Künstliche Intelligenz - Fluch oder Segen?" von Arte entdeckt:

https://www.arte.tv/de/videos/106719-000-A/killerroboter-ki-im-krieg/

dugartogo, 3 months ago to random German

Kurzes, einleuchtendes Werk zum Thema #Krieg gefällig?

"Warum die Welt keinen Frieden findet" von Carlo #Masala im Verlag Brandstätter.

rikefranke, 4 months ago to random

Got to explain once again why I don’t think the debate on a “European Army” is helpful.

The never-ending debate of the European Army and why it is unhelpful | Heinrich Böll Stiftung

https://www.boell.de/en/2024/01/22/never-ending-debate-european-army-and-why-it-unhelpful

rikefranke, 4 months ago to random

Just used maps to find out in which country I am.
#IloveEurope #itsdarkoutside

rikefranke, 4 months ago to drones

Cool project which ‘completes’ buildings/ruins with #drones.
Project by DRIFT/Cyberdrone

https://earthlymission.com/incredible-drone-displays-show-what-ruins-unfinished-buildings-would-look-like-in-full/

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rikefranke, 4 months ago to random

Beautiful Paris this morning

rikefranke, 4 months ago to random

Sure.

rikefranke, 4 months ago to random

Btw, I have bluesky codes if someone would like some.

rikefranke, 4 months ago to random

It has become clear to me that while Mastodon is a great way to get recommendations on daily stuff (thanks to all who recommended Parisian cafés!!), it is useless for what I normally do - post articles and arguments I find interesting on politics. The 100 holier-than-thou complaint about paywalls has put me over the edge. I’ll stop my regular posting here - you can find me where the sky is blue.
Thanks and bye.

rikefranke, 4 months ago to drones

This (heart-wrenching) report on Ukraine fighting illustrates well just how omnipresent #drones are in this war. They are used to attack. To find enemies. To look for own injured. To target injuries.

https://www.wsj.com/world/europe/ukraine-russia-war-counteroffensive-5b309595