Microsoft, Google, xAI give US access to AI models for security testing
The deal comes days after the Pentagon announces an agreement with seven tech giants to use AI in classified systems
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Army turns to ‘hackathons’ to better connect dozens of weapons, systems
Nine leading vendors are to attend the first brainstorming session at Fort Carson, Colorado.
UAE comes under Iranian attacks for second consecutive day
The strikes come a day after the Gulf nation was attacked by 15 missiles amid a shaky US-Iran ceasefire.
Ukraine, Russia exchange drone strikes ahead of V-Day ‘ceasefire’
Ukraine strikes multiple sites in Moscow, following Russia’s strikes on a Ukrainian gas production facility.
Pennsylvania sues Character.AI, alleging that one of its characters posed as a psychiatrist, as the state seeks to prevent chatbots from impersonating doctors (Jonathan Stempel/Reuters)
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Pennsylvania sues Character.AI, alleging that one of its characters posed as a psychiatrist, as the state seeks to prevent chatbots from impersonating doctors — Pennsylvania has sued the artificial intell…
Nine coal workers dead after gas explosion rips through mine trapping 15 inside weeks after safety fears were raised
AT LEAST nine workers have been killed in a blast at a coal mine in Colombia – just weeks after inspectors raised safety concerns. Another six miners were rescued from the crumbling shafts after emergency services rushed to the scene in Sutatausa, abou…
‘Close to zero impact’: US study casts doubt on effect of phone ban in schools
Researchers say findings are not reason to shy away from restrictions as MPs consider ban in England’s schoolsStrict bans on mobile phones in schools have “close to zero” impact on student learning and show no evidence of improvements in attendance or …
Unsettled Kremlin tightens security around Putin amid assassinations and coup fears, intel report says
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Two dead after US launches another strike on alleged drug boat in the Caribbean
The military has yet to provide evidence confirming that any of the targeted vessels were actually carrying illicit drugs
Political row as report calls for sweeping cuts to French public broadcasting
Inquiry set up by rightwing politician recommends merging major channels and slashing TV entertainment budgets by 75%French politicians on the left and centre have criticised a parliament inquiry report that recommends sweeping cuts to public broadcast…