Dario Guarascio via nexa <[email protected]> writes: > Dear colleagues, > > we are pleased to share our new work investigating > the digital platforms-military nexus > > 'Blurring boundaries: an analysis of the digital platforms-military nexus' > <https://www.lem.sssup.it/WPLem/files/2023-47.pdf>
ai fini archivistici aggiungo l'abstract --8<---------------cut here---------------start------------->8--- Abstract This work analyzes the mutual dependence linking digital platforms, i.e., ’Big Tech’, and the military apparatus. Three main elements are at the roots of such dependence: an ‘originary linkage’ binding the development of digital platforms with governments’ R&D military efforts, the critical nature of infrastructures and technologies controlled by platforms, and their role as their government’s ‘eyes and ears’ (both at home and abroad). Focusing on the US, we first document the growing relevance of these corporations as Department of Defence contractors. Second, we explore a selection of multi- year contracts entrusting platforms to develop and manage critical technologies and infrastructures for military purposes. Finally, we document the direct involvement of major US-based platforms in war scenarios. JEL classification: L12, L22, P12. Keywords: Monopoly capital, imperialism, war, nation-states, digital platforms, military industry. --8<---------------cut here---------------end--------------->8--- Saluti, 380° -- 380° (Giovanni Biscuolo public alter ego) «Noi, incompetenti come siamo, non abbiamo alcun titolo per suggerire alcunché» Disinformation flourishes because many people care deeply about injustice but very few check the facts. Ask me about <https://stallmansupport.org>.
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