Anthropic's Fable 5 AI is under scrutiny due to concerns about its potential misuse for cyberattacks and military applications. The company has implemented restrictions, redirecting sensitive queries and refusing unrestricted Pentagon use, while advocating for international AI development rules.
Russian startup Aeroplatforms, a CUST resident, will test aerostat prototypes by year-end for deployment in Ukraine. These high-altitude devices can deliver drones and bombs, reaching enemy territory within two days.
SK Telecom and South Korea's Ministry of Defense partner to develop a defense-specialized AI model based on SK Telecom's AI foundation model, aiming to enhance the country's AI capabilities for military use.
US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In the latest instalment of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, Amber Wang looks at the prospects for joint progress on military use of AI. China and the United States are facing calls to discuss the safe military use of...
Several countries, including the U.S., have a history of using dolphins in conflict areas, though not as weapons.
Several countries, including the U.S., have a history of using dolphins in conflict areas, though not as weapons.
Eight major technology companies including Google, Nvidia, SpaceX, OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, Oracle and AI start-up Reflection have signed agreements with the Pentagon to deploy their AI technology on classified networks for military use. The deals aim to establish the US military as an AI-first fighting force. However, some tech workers have raised concerns about AI applications for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance. Anthropic clashed with the Pentagon earlier this year over safeguards, leading to a legal battle after the Trump administration banned federal use of its tools.
Some 580 Google employees have signed the letter to CEO Sundar Pichai, citing ethical concerns over military use of AI.
A US federal judge has blocked a Pentagon order designating AI firm Anthropic a national security risk, ruling that government officials likely violated the law and retaliated against the company for its public criticism of government policy.
