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Cryptocurrency Implications

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Cryptocurrencies are strictly digital currencies, are typically overseen by a decentralized peer-to-peer community, and are secured through cryptography. Cryptocurrencies have relative benefits for those who engage in illicit activity. This paper includes: (1) a detailed taxonomy and examples of nefarious activities involving cryptocurrencies, such as funding terrorist activity, money laundering, cybercrimes, and regulatory crimes; (2) a discussion of state-actor engagement in the cryptocurrency arena that explores Iranian, North Korean, Russian, and Venezuelan activity in skirting sanctions, mining cryptocurrencies, participating in exchange hacking and ransomware, and using cryptocurrencies to fund information operations; (3) analysis attempting to anticipate the mid-term future of the cryptocurrency ecosystem; and (4) the tactical and strategic challenges and opportunities of cryptocurrencies for US special operations forces.

challenges and opportunities do cryptocurrencies present to SOF given the current (and potential future) state of affairs? Megan McBride Zack Gold /reports/2019/08/CRM-2019-U-020186-Final.pdf /reports/2019/08

Cryptocurrency Primer for Policymakers

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This primer is an effort to address a gap in knowledge about cryptocurrencies and the cryptocurrency ecosystem among the policymaking community and advance the understanding of cryptocurrencies and consideration of their national security implications. Cryptocurrencies are strictly digital currencies, are typically overseen by a decentralized peer-to-peer community, and are secured through cryptography. We use clear, non-technical language to describe complex concepts and demystify overly technical terms in order to explain the technical and economic aspects of cryptocurrency, why they are used, and the benefits and drawbacks to cryptocurrencies compared to conventional currencies—like the US dollar. We conclude by considering some cryptocurrency-related issues of which greater exploration would benefit US national security.

be extremely volatile. Cryptocurrencies typically have longer transaction times. Cryptocurrency transactions are pseudonymous or anonymous. Zack Gold Megan McBride /reports/2019/08

Memes in US Government Influence Campaigns

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The term meme was coined in 1976 by Richard Dawkins to explore the ways in which ideas spread between people. With the introduction of the internet, the term has evolved to refer to culturally resonant material—a funny picture, an amusing video, a rallying hashtag—spread online, primarily via social media. This CNA self-initiated exploratory study examines memes and the role that memetic engagement can play in U.S. government (USG) influence campaigns. We define meme as “a culturally resonant item easily shared or spread online,” and develop an epidemiological model of inoculate / infect / treat to classify and analyze ways in which memes have been effectively used in the online information environment. Further, drawing from our discussions with subject matter experts, we make preliminary observations and identify areas for future research on the ways that memes and memetic engagement may be used as part of USG influence campaigns.

observations and concluding thoughts on the applicability of memes to influence campaigns and areas for further research. Vera Zakem Megan K. McBride /reports/2018/04/DRM-2018-U-017433-Final.pdf

cna talks: Racial Extremism in the Military

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In the wake of last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol, the participation of former and current members of the military called attention to the threat posed by racial extremism in the ranks. In this episode of CNA Talks, we are bringing you an interview with Megan McBride on her report “Racial Extremism in the Military a Continuum of Harm,” which seeks to give DOD the tools to mitigate this threat.   This interview originally aired on the radio program “A Closer Look with Pam Atherton.” Pam Atherton is a veteran radio host, in addition to being a performance/presentation coach.  You can catch more of her interviews on ACloserLookRadio.com"

Racial Extremism in the Military In the wake of last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol, the participation of former and current members of the military called attention to the threat posed by racial extremism in the ranks. In this episode of CNA Talks, we are bringing you an interview with Megan McBride on her report “Racial Extremism in the Military a Continuum of Harm,” which seeks to give ... a performance/presentation coach.  You can catch more of her interviews on ACloserLookRadio.com" Racial Extremism in the Military Biographies Megan McBride is a research analyst in CNA's Countering Threats

cna talks: Viral Extremism

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Pamela Faber and Megan McBride sit down with David Knoll to discuss their new report Viral Extremism, which examines how Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs) are capitalizing on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Viral Extremism Pamela Faber and Megan McBride sit down with David Knoll to discuss their new report Viral Extremism, which examines how Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs) are capitalizing on the COVID-19 pandemic. Viral Extremism Biographies David Knoll is an expert in military innovation, irregular warfare and non-state armed groups. Pamela Faber is an expert in security and development in conflict and post-conflict regions in Africa and the Middle East. Megan McBride is a Research Analyst in CNA’s Combatting Threats and Challenges Program. ContactName /*/Contact

Five Myths About Cryptocurrencies

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The National Security Commission on AI solicits creative and original ideas to challenge the status quo assumptions on maintaining US global leadership in AI

Five Myths About Cryptocurrencies The National Security Commission on AI solicits creative and original ideas to challenge the status quo assumptions on maintaining US global leadership in AI /images/InDepth/Post10.jpg Five Myths About Cryptocurrencies 10 Dr. Megan McBride Barely more than a decade has passed since Bitcoin was invented, but cryptocurrencies have pervaded American culture and language. In 2018 nearly 80 percent of Americans reported having heard of the cryptocurrency. Talk of cryptocurrencies seems to be everywhere in popular culture : “CSI,” “Family Guy,” “The Big Bang

ai with ai: The Ode to Decoy

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Andy and Dave discuss the latest in AI news and research, including: NATO releases its first AI strategy, which included the announcement of a one billion euro “NATO innovation fund.” [0:52] Military research labs in the US and UK collaborate on autonomy and AI in a combined demonstration, integrating algorithms and automated workflows into military operations. [2:58] A report from CSET and MITRE identifies that the Department of Defense already has a number of AI and related experts, but that the current system hides this talent. [6:45] The National AI Research Resource Task Force partners with Stanford’s Human-Centered AI and the Stanford Law School to publish Building a National AI Research Resource: A Blueprint for the National Research Cloud. [6:45] And in a trio of “AI fails,” a traffic camera in the UK mistakes a woman for a car and issues a fine to the vehicle’s owner; [9:10] the Allen Institute for AI introduces Delphi as a step toward developing AI systems that behave ethically (though it sometimes thinks that it’s OK to murder everybody if it creates jobs); [10:07] and a WSJ report reveals that Facebook’s automated moderation tools were falling far short on accurate identification of hate speech and videos of violence and incitement. [12:22] Ahmed Elgammal from Rutgers teams up with Playform to compose two movements for Beethoven’s Tenth Symphony, for which the composer left only sketches before he died. And finally, Andy and Dave welcome Dr. Heather Wolters and Dr. Megan McBride to discuss their latest research on the Psychology of (Dis)Information, with a pair of publications, one providing a primer on key psychological mechanisms, and another examining case studies and their implications.

the composer left only sketches before he died. And finally, Andy and Dave welcome Dr. Heather Wolters and Dr. Megan McBride to discuss their latest research on the Psychology of (Dis)Information ... Book – Open Access Fun Site of the Week -   Music AI Used to Complete Beethoven’s Unfinished 10th Symphony Short audio sample Interview- Meg McBride and Heather Wolters

A Primer on Countering Mis-/Dis-/Mal-Information

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A plain-language explanation of research on four interventions to counter Mis-/Dis-/Mal-Information: inoculation, debunking, factchecking, and media literacy.

for near-term implementation—can be found in the companion report: Protecting Servicemembers from Foreign Influence: A Counter-MDM Toolkit . Megan K. McBride Pamela G. Faber /reports/2024/03

cna_inclusivenatsec invitation_may event_how disinformation divides communities of color

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Media’s Asian Media Initiative Director. The event will be moderated by Dr. Megan K. McBride, a Research Scientist at CNA and Research Associate at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health