Security

AI regulators fear getting drowned out by hype of wars

BERLIN — A fighter jet hurtles toward an adversary head-on. Mere moments before a collision, it swerves — but not before dealing a lethal blow to its opponent. This risky maneuver would be reckless even for the most skilled pilot. But to artificial intelligence, such...
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The question behind Zelenskyy’s visit: Are Europe and Asia converging?

Singapore — Saturday evening, a crowd gathered near the doors of the Shangri-La hotel. They were waiting for a speaker, the last one to be announced at the defense conference held there each year, and one not even from the region. Ukrainian President Volodomyr...
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‘All in’: Austin defends US focus on Indo-Pacific amid global upheaval

SINGAPORE — U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin gave a legacy speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s premier security conference, defending the administration’s approach to the region in a world consumed by war in Europe and the Middle East. His message was...
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France bans Israeli firms from Europe’s biggest defense show

PARIS — France has banned Israeli firms from participating in Eurosatory, Europe’s largest defense show, a little over two weeks before the event kicks off in Paris, with the government citing Israel’s military actions in Gaza. “At the request of the French...
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