Commentary
The United States and China are at war. This war, however, is a little different from previous wars. It’s a tech war: drones, artificial intelligence, cyber operations, the list goes on.
A major factor driving the war is 5G; this has been the case for at least four years. As I write this, both countries are actively embracing the new technology, which, as the piece demonstrates, will dramatically change the world of tomorrow—not necessarily for the better.
For the uninitiated, 5G is the latest iteration of cellular technology, designed to increase the speed, capacity, and responsiveness of wireless networks. According to analysts at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), over the next decade, 5G could create as many as 1 million new jobs and contribute roughly half a billion dollars to U.S. GDP. Last year, the global 5G market reached $2.25 billion; five years from now, it’s expected to be worth $14.57 billion….