Science & Tech
Predictive policing software terrible at predicting crimes
A software company sold a New Jersey police department an algorithm that was right less than 1% of the time.
Navy’s 2-year-old robot task force eyes more AI
A 4th Fleet version of TF59 is in the works, and its lessons are headed to the Pacific as well.
Space Force contracts for new ‘zero-trust’ data protection
It’s hard to upgrade infrastructure, especially if it's related to space.
EU official calls out X as largest promotor of disinformation
“My message for Twitter/X is…We will be watching what you do,” official says.
Space Force’s speedy launch record clears way for bigger launches—faster
The “Victus Nox” mission is part of the service’s “tactically responsive space” effort to respond quickly to in-orbit threats.
New board will help Navy ‘absorb’ new tech into real-world ops
Science and Technology Board will examine “issues posed by the development of generative artificial intelligence”—like ChatGPT—as well as a range of other technologies.
Air Force eyes supply missions for its first electric air taxi
Joby Aviation delivered its battery-powered vertical takeoff and landing aircraft to Edwards AFB in California.
Taiwan is using generative AI to fight Chinese disinfo
But LLM models will enable new adversaries as well as allies, top intelligence official warns.
Boeing is using Fortnite’s game engine to upgrade B-52s
Will this “hyper-realistic” modeling tool help get the program a Victory Royale?
Ukraine downed a hypersonic missile with a Patriot. What that says about the future of weapons
Weapons makers say the Pentagon has made progress on innovation, but still has work to do.
France sees smaller future in Africa, larger role in the Pacific, says country’s air force chief
French military is increasing its spend on tankers to be more places at once with a lighter permanent footprint.
B-21 starts engine tests as bomber preps for first flight
Software is ready to go, program officials say, engendering some 'smack talk' with hardware teams.
China’s new satellites extend its military reach, US says
Rapid buildup “allows them to see much further with greater precision at day and at night and through all weather,” Space Force intel chief says.
US must harness generative AI in competition against China, think tank warns
The Pentagon recently launched a task force to explore how to incorporate generative AI, but a new report notes it could be useful across a wide range of government activities.
How China could use generative AI to manipulate the globe on Taiwan
Generative AI could allow China to radically improve and scale up disinformation efforts, just in time for the Taiwanese presidential election, a new report argues.
Questions loom as Air Force robot-wingman effort prepares to take flight
Industry execs outline challenges of technology, test and evaluation—and even philosophy.
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Russian military actors went to Niger, Mali close to coup dates, data shows
A few Russians seem to have picked an odd time for sightseeing in Africa.
The Pentagon’s innovation arm has a new chief and a new strategy
‘DIU 3.0,’ now under SecDef review, aims to embed teams in the combatant commands.
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