While global governments ponder on how to regulate ever evolving new technologies, it may be useful to draw a parallel view of two crucial developments of the last 130 years: radioactivity and digitalisation. A comparison of the historical applications/consequences of radioactive and digital technologies reveals a common theme that may be important in developing regulatory Continue reading »
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The key to preventing crashes is to know what you don’t know.
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The biggest problem with Artificial Intelligence will be the way we use it, writes Dr Richard Hil. We’ve long been in a “mirror world” of hyper-reality, in which those old stalwarts of truth and reason have been mired in an algorithmic quagmire. This began well before the onset of generative AI. The internet, once quaintly Continue reading »
Nuclear power went backwards last year despite the hype about a new nuclear ‘renaissance’. Meanwhile, renewables enjoyed record growth for the 22nd consecutive year. The nuclear renaissance of the late-2000s was a bust due to the Fukushima disaster and catastrophic cost overruns with reactor projects. The latest renaissance is heading the same way, i.e. nowhere. Continue reading »
The special features of the Blackwater founder’s Unplugged device can be replicated on most phones by adjusting the settings.
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Dream Security has a raft of NSO Group vets at the helm — and deep ties to the Israeli and international right.
The post In Video From Gaza, Former CEO of Pegasus Spyware Firm Announces Millions for New Venture appeared first on The Intercept.
In the near future, it may be the other way around.
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The Pentagon has its eye on the leading AI company, which this week softened its ban on military use.
The post OpenAI Quietly Deletes Ban on Using ChatGPT for “Military and Warfare” appeared first on The Intercept.
Iron Truth members have flagged thousands of posts for removal, from clearly racist or false content to posts that are merely sympathetic to Palestinians.
The post Israeli Group Claims It’s Working With Big Tech Insiders to Censor “Inflammatory” Wartime Content appeared first on The Intercept.
Chinese-made Autel drones, which have been widely used in Ukraine, are shown for sale carrying what appear to be explosive shells.
The post Drones From Company That “Strongly Opposes” Military Use Marketed With Bombs Attached appeared first on The Intercept.