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    Geopolitical tensions threaten undersea fiber-optic cable infrastructure

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    Illustration of undersea fiber-optic cables and their global connectivity risks.

    Here's what it means for you.

    The stability of global internet connectivity is increasingly at risk due to geopolitical tensions and natural disasters.

    What happened

    Samanth Subramanian appeared on the Odd Lots podcast to discuss the fragility of undersea internet cables.

    The Context

    • Undersea cables are essential for global internet connectivity.
    • Natural events and geopolitical crises can threaten these cables.
    • Subramanian's book, 'The Web Beneath the Waves,' explores the history and challenges of this infrastructure.

    Takeaway

    As global tensions rise, the protection of undersea cables becomes increasingly critical for maintaining internet stability.

    This article was generated by AI from 3 verified sources and reviewed by A47 editorial systems.

    3 Articles
    Bloomberg Technology

    Samanth Subramanian on the Undersea Cables That Keep the Internet Alive | Odd Lots

    Samanth Subramanian discusses the critical role of undersea fiber-optic cables in maintaining global internet connectivity, emphasizing their vulnerability and the historical context of their infrastructure. The conversation highlights incidents like...

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    Bloomberg Technology

    Samanth Subramanian on the Undersea Cables That Keep the Internet Alive | Odd Lots

    Samanth Subramanian discusses the critical role of undersea fiber-optic cables in maintaining global internet connectivity, emphasizing their vulnerability and the historical context of their infrastructure. The conversation highlights incidents like...

    12 hours ago
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    Bloomberg Technology

    How the Hormuz Crisis Could Disrupt the Internet’s Backbone

    The ongoing crisis at the Strait of Hormuz poses a significant threat to the undersea fiber-optic cables that form the backbone of global internet connectivity, as discussed by Samanth Subramanian on the Odd Lots podcast. These cables, which stretch ...

    15 hours ago
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    Bloomberg Technology

    How the Hormuz Crisis Could Disrupt the Internet’s Backbone

    The ongoing crisis at the Strait of Hormuz poses a significant threat to the undersea fiber-optic cables that form the backbone of global internet connectivity, as discussed by Samanth Subramanian on the Odd Lots podcast. These cables, which stretch ...

    15 hours ago
    Read Full Article
    Bloomberg

    Samanth Subramanian on the Undersea Cables That Keep the Internet Alive

    Samanth Subramanian discusses the critical role of undersea fiber-optic cables in maintaining global internet connectivity, highlighting how these cables, described by former Senator Ted Stevens as a 'series of tubes,' form the backbone of the intern...

    Bloomberg Technology

    Samanth Subramanian on the Undersea Cables That Keep the Internet Alive

    Samanth Subramanian discusses the critical role of undersea fiber-optic cables in maintaining global internet connectivity, highlighting how these cables, described by former Senator Ted Stevens as a 'series of tubes,' form the backbone of the intern...

    Bloomberg Technology

    Samanth Subramanian on the Undersea Cables That Keep the Internet Alive

    Samanth Subramanian discusses the critical role of undersea fiber-optic cables in maintaining global internet connectivity, highlighting how these cables, described by former Senator Ted Stevens as a 'series of tubes,' form the backbone of the intern...