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10/18/2024
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By Kevin Hughes
Lasers could be the military’s most effective weapon against drones
The United States Army has managed to bring down hostile drones in the Middle East using lasers. While the move is seen by many as closer to science fiction than reality, many countries are now utilizing laser technology for military use. The role of lasers will probably be limited due to their huge energy needs, restricted range and […]
10/18/2024
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By Zoey Sky
Video shows off features of Ukraine’s new robot dog that can be delivered to combat zones by drone
Throughout September, Ukraine released several videos featuring its fleet of robotic dogs that can conduct surveillance and provide support to front-line forces in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Autonomous weaponry, also called remotely controlled weaponry, has already had a major role in Ukraine’s ongoing war against Russia. The former has relied on drones for its defensive and offensive efforts against […]
10/16/2024
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By Ava Grace
Harvard students demonstrate how Meta smart glasses can be used to instantly identify people and access their personal information
Students from Harvard University have found that Meta’s new smart glasses can be used to identify an individual and obtain access to their personal information. Facebook, in partnership with luxury sunglasses maker Ray-Ban, created Ray-Ban Stories. These smart glasses are loaded with a dual integrated five-megapixel camera, a three microphone array and discreet open-ear speakers. Wearers […]
10/16/2024
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By Richard Brown
Google backs construction of first small nuclear reactors to power AI data centers
Google has announced it will back the construction of seven small nuclear-power reactors in the U.S. as part of a groundbreaking deal aimed at addressing the tech giant’s growing demand for electricity to support artificial intelligence (AI) operations. The deal will see Google purchase power from reactors built by nuclear-energy startup Kairos Power, helping to […]
10/01/2024
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By Ava Grace
Chinese electric vehicles could be “weaponized” by Beijing, report warns
Ministers in the United Kingdom are being advised to consider banning Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers from securing government contracts over national security and data privacy concerns. Suppliers suspected of having ties to China’s military-industrial complex pose a key risk due to the potential for built-in wireless components in EVs to be “weaponized,” which could even be […]
09/27/2024
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By Ava Grace
LinkedIn using users’ online posts and articles WITHOUT CONSENT to train its AI
Professional networking platform LinkedIn is reportedly utilizing data from its users to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models without user consent. The Daily Expose reported that according to LinkedIn’s own website, user data is collected for various details. These include users’ posts and articles, how frequent they use the platform, their language preferences and any […]
09/25/2024
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By Belle Carter
Microsoft to bring infamous nuclear plant back to life to feed POWER-HUNGRY AI data centers
Technology giant Microsoft is reportedly planning to tap the infamous Three Mile Island nuclear power plant – which is currently not operational – to supply its artificial intelligence data centers with power. According to a report by Bloomberg, the Big Tech company made a deal with Constellation Energy, the largest U.S. operator of nuclear reactors, to bring […]
09/23/2024
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By Ava Grace
Meta admits to training its AI models with public info from Aussie users posted SINCE 2007
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has admitted to scraping public data Australian adults have posted since 2007 to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models. Meta Global Privacy Director Melinda Claybaugh made this admission during an inquiry by the Australian Senate, where lawmakers pressed her on the matter. The senators […]
09/20/2024
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By Ethan Huff
New “thinking” AI chatbot capable of terrorizing humans, stealing cash from “huge numbers” of people
Move out of the way, Nigerian princes, because there is a new cash-stealing scam that is sweeping the globe: artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots that are capable of “reasoning” and “thinking” up endless ways to cheat people out of their money. OpenAI recently showed off its new o1 ChatGPT model that the company says is much […]
09/19/2024
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By Ava Grace
Ford’s new patent allows eavesdropping on the road
Automaker Ford’s new patent allows the car to eavesdrop on what’s being said by individuals aboard the vehicle for targeted advertising purposes. The carmaker would allow drivers and passengers to view targeted ads based on user data. The patent included being able to listen in on conversations inside the car. Authorized last month, the patent focuses on an […]
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