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Pentagon creates ‘Autowarcom’ to expand AI and drone capabilities

Pentagon seeks cheaper AI-driven autonomous systems, reflecting a shift from costly conventional weapons platforms US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers his 2026 “State of the Force” address to US junior officers and enlisted leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Quantico, Virginia, US, September 30, 2026. REUTERS US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on ​Wednesday announced … Read more

Chinese hackers impersonated ex-US official to steal emails from AI experts

Proofpoint says China-linked hackers have targeted US and Japanese think tanks, firms and universities since 2025 The words “AI Safety”, a keyboard and a robotic hand in this illustration taken September 23, 2026. REUTERS Chinese hackers have been ‌impersonating US AI experts, including a former government official, to try to steal emails from experts in … Read more

Swedish Company Uses A.I. Likeness of Greta Garbo in Ad

An ad produced by the manufacturing company SKF Group featured a digital version of the Swedish American actress, who died in 1990. Not all viewers found the replica convincing.

SpaceX donates 50 Starlink kits to Malaysia for disaster preparedness

Anwar says Malaysia and SpaceX discussed using Starlink to expand connectivity, especially in remote areas Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim inspecting Starlink kits. PHOTO: ANWAR IBRAHIM X Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Starlink cooperation aims to expand connectivity in remote communities Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Wednesday that SpaceX has donated 50 Starlink satellite internet … Read more

When Data Centers Cluster Together, How Dirty Are They? One County Wants Answers.

An unusual study aims to estimate the pollution and health costs from a cluster of proposed data centers, instead of considering each one separately.

How to Use ChatGPT and Gemini Prompts to Find Out What They Know About You

It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out.

Why TikTok’s Algorithm Keeps You Trapped in a Breakup Loop

As social media companies face scrutiny over addictive design features, mental health experts cite a stream of breakup content as an example of the failure to protect users.