In Ukraine War, A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots
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In Ukraine War, A.I. Begins Ushering In an Age of Killer Robots

Driven by the war with Russia, many Ukrainian companies are working on a major leap forward in the weaponization of consumer technology.
Wayve, an A.I. Start-Up for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion
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Wayve, an A.I. Start-Up for Autonomous Driving, Raises $1 Billion

The London-based developer of artificial intelligence systems for self-driving vehicles raised the funding from SoftBank, Nvidia, Microsoft and others.
Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza
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Israel Deploys Expansive Facial Recognition Program in Gaza

The experimental effort, which has not been disclosed, is being used to conduct mass surveillance of Palestinians in Gaza, according to military officials and others.
China’s Rush to Dominate A.I. Comes With a Twist: It Depends on U.S. Technology
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China’s Rush to Dominate A.I. Comes With a Twist: It Depends on U.S. Technology

China’s tech firms were caught off guard by breakthroughs in generative artificial intelligence. Beijing’s regulations and a sagging economy aren’t helping.