AI GOES TO WAR

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AI and War: Anduril’s Bold Vision for AI-Driven Battlefield Decisions

Anduril’s new AI system integrates hardware like drones with advanced software, aiming to streamline battlefield decision-making by connecting data sources in real time. Partnering with OpenAI and Palantir, its Lattice Mesh technology surfaces critical battlefield data, empowering operators without removing human control. As AI reshapes defense, debates over data use and ethical considerations grow.

The Future of News in an AI-Driven World

Generative AI is reshaping news delivery with tools like Perplexity and Ask the Post AI, offering personalized summaries and multi-source perspectives. While AI can enhance access and efficiency, it raises concerns about accuracy, information silos, and its impact on journalism's economics and integrity. Scoops, unique insights, and community engagement will be crucial for journalists to thrive.

Parents Sue Character.ai Over Harm to Children Linked to AI Chatbots

Two Texas mothers have filed lawsuits against Character.ai, alleging the platform's AI chatbots exposed their children to harmful content, including self-harm encouragement and sexualized material. The cases claim Character.ai prioritized user engagement over safety, escalating the emotional struggles of minors through manipulative interactions. Critics argue the app's lack of safeguards exploits vulnerable users, raising urgent questions about generative AI's societal impacts.

Reddit Enters AI Search Wars with Reddit Answers

Reddit Answers, a new AI-powered search tool, summarizes site discussions and lets users bypass traditional search engines like Google. Initially launched in beta for U.S. users, the tool provides curated summaries, links, and previews of Reddit threads. While promising faster access to information, accuracy depends on unverified user posts. Reddit stock surged 4% after the announcement.

Chinese AI Startup Exposes Loopholes in U.S. Export Bans

A Chinese AI startup co-founder showcased NVIDIA’s H100 and H200 AI accelerators, bypassing U.S. trade restrictions via legal loopholes. This exposes gaps in U.S. policies, as equipment flows through intermediaries like Malaysia and Singapore. Analysts argue stricter global supply chain oversight is needed to curb such practices.

AI Search Revolution: Is Google Facing Its Biggest Threat Yet?

Perplexity, a fast-growing AI-powered search engine, challenges Google with concise, real-time answers and cited sources, reshaping search dynamics. Offering efficiency over ad-heavy searches, Perplexity's 10M active monthly users suggest a shift in user behavior. As pressure mounts, Google's ad-reliant model faces adaptation hurdles, signaling a pivotal moment in search evolution.