Western technology
Coverage of Western technology in the Nexus archive.
- Russia Warns Smart Cameras Could Expose Leaders’ Locations
Russia's FSB chief Alexander Bortnikov warned that reliance on Western technology, such as surveillance systems, poses security risks after claiming U.S. and Israeli intelligence used video monitoring in Tehran to track Iranian officials. The warning highlights concerns about smart cameras exposing sensitive information.
- Xi and Putin pledge closer cooperation on AI, cyberspace and satellite systems
China and Russia have pledged to strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence, cyberspace, and satellite systems through a joint statement. The partnership aims to develop satellite internet technologies and collaborative software initiatives while reducing dependence on Western technology. Both nations seek to build an independent technological ecosystem to compete with countries they view as adversarial.