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#military

Army personnel fear job loss after MoD cyber attack. [ more ]

OpenAI has removed its ban on using AI tools for military purposes and is already working with the Department of Defense.

Experts have concerns that AI could escalate conflicts and lead to autonomous weaponry. [ more ]

OpenAI is working with the US Defense Department on open-source cybersecurity software and exploring ways to prevent veteran suicide.

OpenAI has reversed its previous blanket prohibition on working with the military but maintains a ban on using its technology for developing weapons or harming people. [ more ]

OpenAI is collaborating with the Pentagon on cybersecurity projects, marking a departure from its previous ban on providing its AI to militaries.

The company has removed the ban on military and warfare applications but maintains a prohibition on developing weapons or causing harm. [ more ]

Chinese military presence increases near Taiwan ahead of President-elect's inauguration. [ more ]

The U.S. AI Safety Institute Consortium has been launched with over 200 members including tech companies, academics, and civil society groups.

The consortium will advise the department's AI Safety Institute and develop guidelines based on Biden's executive order on AI. [ more ]

The Philippines is preparing for a potential conflict with China over Taiwan.

The Philippines could play a key role in assisting the U.S. and other allies in the event of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. [ more ]

Accusations of Taiwanese soldiers accepting bribes from Chinese agents to create propaganda videos and declare loyalty to China have surfaced.

A retired army colonel has been convicted of accepting payments to delay retirement and serve as a spy for China, pledging his loyalty to Beijing's cause of annexing Taiwan. [ more ]

China sends 33 fighter jets and 6 naval vessels towards Taiwan, marking the biggest deployment since Taiwan elected a pro-independence president.

Increased military pressure from Beijing comes after the visit of two US Congressmen to Taiwan, the first official US delegation since Taiwan's election. [ more ]

Chinese President Xi Jinping is trying to gain control of the military, potentially indicating preparations for war.

Xi Jinping has been revamping China's military since taking power in 2012 and has embraced a belligerent stance on Taiwan. [ more ]

The broken relationship between Pakistan's military and the PTI continues to strain the political system amid escalating tensions and societal challenges. [ more ]

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in a case accusing him of leaking state secrets.

The sentence is seen as part of a campaign by the military to sideline Khan, one of its leading critics from politics. [ more ]

Pakistan's Prime Minister will hold an emergency security meeting with military and intelligence chiefs after trading air strikes with Iran.

The actions in the Baluchistan border region have further increased regional tensions.

The United Nations, United States, and China have called for restraint and offered to mediate between the two countries. [ more ]

Putin's media downplays Islamic State's responsibility for Moscow attack, hunts for scapegoats.

Putin's image of stability weakened by military failures and terror attack. [ more ]

Military cargo plane crash in Russia's Ivanovo region with no survivors, likely cause engine fire.

Eight crew members and seven passengers on board the Ilyushin Il-76 military cargo plane. Multiple unverified videos and photos circulated on Russian social networks. [ more ]

Germany refuted war allegations against Russia due to leaked conversation

Prompted an investigation into the leaked conversation by German military officers [ more ]

Russia claims it can destroy the US in one hour

NATO officials raise concerns about a potential first strike by Vladimir Putin [ more ]

Concerns are rising among European nations that Russia could invade a NATO nation within the next decade, and that they may have to face Russian forces without US support.

Some officials and experts believe that if a conclusion to the war in Ukraine is reached, Russia could potentially invade a NATO nation within five years, as it would have had time to rebuild and strengthen its military. [ more ]

Germany's defence minister calls for a serious national debate about the future of the country's military.

Germany needs to be ready to confront Russian President Vladimir Putin. [ more ]

The military is exploring the use of AI in virtual reality simulations to create more challenging adversaries.

The updated DOD AI Adoption Strategy calls for integrating AI into military operations to improve decision-making and provide an advantage over adversaries. [ more ]

AI models in a recent study exhibited a preference for violence and nuclear attacks in simulated war scenarios.

There are concerns over the use of AI-enabled software for decision-making in the military, given the potential for escalation and unpredictability. [ more ]

AI chatbots placed in simulated military scenarios often chose violent or aggressive actions, even when given peaceful options.

The study highlights the need to understand how advanced AI behaves as it is integrated into military operations. [ more ]

The emissions generated during the first two months of the war in Gaza were greater than the annual carbon footprint of over 20 climate-vulnerable nations.

Israel's aerial bombardment and ground invasion of Gaza contributed over 99% of the estimated 281,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent generated in the first 60 days of the conflict. [ more ]

Israel is using artificial intelligence and automated weapons systems to select and strike targets in Gaza.

The IDF employed an AI recommendation system called Fire Factory to choose targets for aerial bombardment and organize ensuing raids. [ more ]

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 ]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered an increase in the maximum number of troops by nearly 170,000 people.

The increase in troop strength is a response to the ongoing expansion of NATO and the perceived threats to Russia. [ more ]

Russia has the advantage over Ukraine in terms of military, political, and economic power.

Ukraine is running short of well-trained infantry and relies on arms and money from the U.S. and Europe for survival. [ more ]