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Artificial intelligence

Technology Bolsters the Battle Against Wildfires

Technology is being used to predict and fight wildfires through various methods such as AI algorithms and satellites.

Startups like Pano AI, OroraTech, Overstory, and Rain are leveraging technology for wildfire detection and prevention. [ more ]

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#ukraine

RadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty

3 weeks ago

Europe news

'Massive' Russian Missile, Drone Attack Targets Critical Ukrainian Infrastructure

Russia targeted critical infrastructure in Ukraine with missiles and drones, causing destruction but no casualties. [ more ]

WIRED

Tech industry

Inside Ukraine's Killer-Drone Startup Industry

Ukraine improvising drones for combat with extended capabilities like remote detonation.

Ukrainians developing advanced drone technology with AI for future military applications. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 790

Russia preparing for potential advance on Kharkiv, Ukraine's second-largest city, as war continues. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

Russia downs dozens of drones as Kremlin warns NATO over Ukraine

Russia-NATO relations escalated due to Ukraine conflict

Dozens of Ukrainian drones downed by Russia in border regions [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

Russia says explosives sent from Ukraine via EU countries seized

Ukrainian drones hit deep inside Russia with an attack on an oil refinery

Cargo seized containing homemade explosives hidden in religious icons transiting through Europe. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

2 months ago

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 768

Russia's use of hypersonic missiles and drones in attacks on Kyiv

International diplomatic actions and condemnations related to the war in Ukraine [ more ]

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www.dw.com

Europe news

Russia strikes Odesa for 2nd time this week DW 05/01/2024

Increasing use of drones in Ukrainian defense against Russian attacks. [ more ]

Nature

Artificial intelligence

Lethal AI weapons are here: how can we control them?

AI-driven drones in conflicts blur the lines on warfare and decision-making autonomy. [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Europe news

Russia takes advantage of Ukraine's depleted arsenal and the weather to advance in Donetsk

Russian military exploiting weather conditions to advance on Donetsk front. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Europe news

Iran's Strikes on Israel Open a Dangerous New Chapter for Old Rivals

Iran retaliated against Israel using drones and missiles, posing risks of escalation and a real conflict.

The attack was seen as a strategic move to avoid a broader war while maintaining credibility and deterrence. [ more ]

Yanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Design

Drone quadcopter concept grips power lines to recharge its batteries - Yanko Design

Drones face limitations due to short operating times from small batteries.

Research explores using power lines as a constant power source for drones. [ more ]

News 12 - Default

2 months ago

Education

Charter school introducing drones into their curriculum

Charter school introduces drones in curriculum to enhance learning.

Program teaches students about operating drones and their real-world applications. [ more ]

Acm

3 months ago

Digital life

Drones Help Conserve Coastal Ecosystems

UA student researchers deploy drones for coastal conservation

Drones gather data on evaporation rate of water in sand for ecosystem monitoring [ more ]

New York Post

3 months ago

New York City

NYPD's new tech-savvy crime-busting squad catches carjacker redhanded - as Post witnesses dramatic chase

The NYPD's Community Response Team (CRT) successfully apprehended an accused serial carjacker using their high-tech tools and street smarts.

The CRT is equipped with heat-seeking drones and other gadgets to aid in their investigations and responses. [ more ]

The Atlantic

3 months ago

Artificial intelligence

The Real AI Weapons Are Drones, Not Nukes

The war between Russia and Ukraine has led to an increase in the military use of artificial intelligence.

Both countries are deploying millions of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and relying on AI to direct their actions. [ more ]

#critical-infrastructure

Theregister

Privacy professionals

US Gov warn drones can be tools for Chinese espionage

Chinese-made drones could pose a risk to critical infrastructure by potentially gathering sensitive information for the Chinese government.

The Chinese government has enacted laws that give them expanded legal grounds to access and control data held by firms in China, creating the potential for exploitation. [ more ]

CyberScoop

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Privacy professionals

CISA, FBI warns of Chinese-manufactured drones

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the FBI warn about potential threats from Chinese-made drones on critical infrastructure.

The guidance advises critical infrastructure owners and operators to reduce risk by purchasing drones from U.S. companies. [ more ]

sfist.com

San Francisco

March Ballot Measure Proposes Giving SF Cops Drones, More Surveillance Tools

Mayor London Breed is pushing for a measure that would give San Francisco police expanded use of drones and surveillance cameras.

The measure also proposes to reduce recordkeeping and reporting requirements for police officers and allow them to engage in more car chases.

Tech industry figures, including Ron Conway and Ripple co-founder Chris Larsen, have donated $350,000 in support of the measure. [ more ]

www.france24.com

France news

French frigate downs drones over Red Sea in 'legitimate defence'

A French frigate shot down two drones in the Red Sea in self-defense after being attacked by the unmanned aerial vehicles.

The incident occurred amid increasing attacks and acts of piracy by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, posing a threat to the freedom of navigation in the region. [ more ]

Acm

Artificial intelligence

A Drone with Ears

Researchers at Fraunhofer Institute developed a microphone array for drones to locate disaster victims.

The array, called LUCY, uses acoustic sensors and AI to detect cries for help and filter out noise. [ more ]

WSJ

World news

How the U.S. Is Racing to Build a Drone Fleet to Compete With China

The U.S. is developing next-generation drones to counter China's advancements

There are concerns about a potential conflict over Taiwan in the South China Sea [ more ]

#Russia

www.aljazeera.com

Europe news

Deputy Russian army commander killed in Ukraine: Official

Major-General Vladimir Zavadsky of Russia's 14th Army Corps was killed in Ukraine

The war in Ukraine, referred to as the special military operation by Russia, began in February 2022

Ukrainian authorities reported downing 10 out of 17 Russian attack drones [ more ]

www.france24.com

Europe news

Russia says it thwarted Ukrainian attacks a day after drone barrage on Kyiv

Russia claims to have downed Ukrainian drones and missiles in multiple regions, including Moscow and the Azov Sea.

Ukraine also reported downing drones over its territory on the same day of the attacks by Russia.

The attacks occurred on significant anniversaries for both countries: Holodomor in Ukraine and the Maidan revolution in Russia. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Europe news

Russia-Ukraine war live: Zelenskiy vows to make all changes needed to join EU; fighting around Avdiivka intensifies

Germany will not be able to supply Ukraine with one million rounds of ammunition

Russian air defenses destroyed four Ukrainian drones in Moscow and other regions

Ukraine's President pledges to meet all European Commission recommendations for EU membership [ more ]

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Acm

Digital life

Drones with Defibrillators Are Saving Lives

Drones equipped with AEDs can arrive at the scene of a cardiac arrest before an ambulance in a majority of cases.

Delivering AEDs with drones can save valuable minutes in emergency situations. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com