Posted on Mar 9, 2022
The long term cost of Russia's tech isolation
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Russia has been hit hard by sanctions in response to its invasion of Ukraine. It’s been further hit by companies like Microsoft and Apple that have said they’ll stop doing business with the country.
Computer scientists at the University of Washington say Russia has been preparing for this.
When Microsoft announced it would stop selling products and services in Russia, Pedro Domingos, computer science professor at the University of Washington had some questions. It's one thing to put out a statement. But it's another to implement the policy.
Microsoft, and other tech companies, will have some big decisions ahead, he says. And those decisions will determine if their punishment of Russia has a big impact or a small one.
Today, he says software can involve life and death.
Computer scientists at the University of Washington say Russia has been preparing for this.
When Microsoft announced it would stop selling products and services in Russia, Pedro Domingos, computer science professor at the University of Washington had some questions. It's one thing to put out a statement. But it's another to implement the policy.
Microsoft, and other tech companies, will have some big decisions ahead, he says. And those decisions will determine if their punishment of Russia has a big impact or a small one.
Today, he says software can involve life and death.
The long term cost of Russia's tech isolation
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Russia's infrastructure will take some hits. Their hospitals, services, etc., will continue to suffer. It will create an internal distraction to add to the mounting challenges the vast majority of Russians are facing.
Pressure from within, pressure from without. With an economy the size of Spain or the state of Texas, they'll be spread thinner attempting to propagate controls on their land grabs. Putin may face significant internal repercussions if the West keeps--and even steps up--the pressure on Russia.
Pressure from within, pressure from without. With an economy the size of Spain or the state of Texas, they'll be spread thinner attempting to propagate controls on their land grabs. Putin may face significant internal repercussions if the West keeps--and even steps up--the pressure on Russia.
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Good article about how sanctions and software in Russia. Along with it affecting civilian life and healthcare, there are few alternatives. Even if China stepped in to help, software requires people and money for updating and security
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"Does Russia have a tech/military industry?
Although government, corporate and consumer tech remains heavily dependent on the United States and Western companies generally, military systems are mostly built within Russia, despite the use of some foreign-made microchips."
"Does Russia have a tech/military industry?
Although government, corporate and consumer tech remains heavily dependent on the United States and Western companies generally, military systems are mostly built within Russia, despite the use of some foreign-made microchips."
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