Silicon Valley’s Armed Robots Push the Pentagon Toward a New Era of Autonomous Warfare
Artificial intelligence and robotics are rapidly moving closer to the battlefield as Silicon Valley companies promote armed autonomous systems as the next major transformation in warfare. Supporters argue that robots could protect soldiers, improve targeting accuracy and help the United States compete with China and Russia. Critics, however, warn that allowing machines to select and […]
Federal Judge Approves Historic $1.5 Billion Anthropic Copyright Settlement
A federal judge in San Francisco has granted final approval to Anthropic’s $1.5 billion settlement with authors and publishers who accused the artificial-intelligence company of illegally downloading copyrighted books and using them in the development of its Claude chatbot. The agreement represents the largest known copyright settlement in United States history and marks a significant […]
Washington and Beijing Trade New Accusations While Quietly Preparing for High-Level Diplomacy
Relations between the United States and China are entering another period of heightened tension, with both governments exchanging accusations and adopting tougher measures. Yet behind the public confrontation, Washington and Beijing continue preparing for major diplomatic meetings and appear determined to prevent their rivalry from escalating into a complete rupture. President Donald Trump recently accused […]
