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Russia Expanding Fleet of AI-Enabled Weapons ROBOTICS AND AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS
7/20/2021
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Russia which has made no secret of its artificial intelligence ambitions is building a cadre of AI-enabled, autonomous weapon systems that could one day threaten the United States.
“The Russian military seeks to be a leader in weaponizing AI technology,” Lt. Gen. Michael Groen, director of the Pentagon’s Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, told
National Defense.
The JAIC which has been working to facilitate AI adoption across the Defense Department since 2018 recently commissioned a report by CNA, a research organization based in Arlington, Virginia, to examine Russia’s developments.
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DoD Tackles Vehicle Cybersecurity at âMad Hacksâ CYBERSECURITY
4/20/2021
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The U.S. military relies on its fleet of vehicles to transport troops and gear across battlefields, but their importance could make them prime targets for cyberattacks in a future conflict.
To better cyber-harden vulnerable platforms, the National Security Innovation Network which works to attract new talent to solve defense challenges and is nestled under the Defense Innovation Unit recently held a virtual “hackathon” and pitch day called “Mad Hacks: Fury Code,” a play on the name of the famous
Mad Max: Fury Road movie.
NSIN worked alongside Army partners at the 1st Cavalry Division, Combat Capabilities Development Command’s Ground Vehicle Systems Center and the Next-Generation Combat Vehicles cross-functional team at Futures Command. Additionally, schools such as the University of California at Berkeley, University of Wa
Spending on Quantum Tech on the Upswing ALGORITHMIC WARFARE INFOTECH
2/26/2021
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Investments in quantum technology which use the manipulation of neutrons, photons, electrons and protons to perform tasks are increasing worldwide and will reach $10 billion by 2024, according to an expert.
“The security implications of quantum technologies, as well as the expected advantage in computing and sensing have caught the interest of the world’s governments,” said Gabe Lenetsky, business development engineer at Keysight Technologies.
China has poured billions of dollars into its quantum programs, he said during a January webinar hosted by BrightTALK. Other countries accelerating their investments include Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, and several Asia-Pacific nations including Japan.