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Five burn-in’ questions on the ‘real robotic revolution’

Five burn-in’ questions on the ‘real robotic revolution’

by Chiara Vercellone | May 25, 2020 | Featured, National Security

A future where artificial intelligence controls Washington D.C. may not be far off, according to a new book from Peter Singer and August Cole: “Burn-In, a Novel of the Real Robotic Revolution.” Like the authors’ previous book, “Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World...
European nations may be hesitant to trust AI for cybersecurity

European nations may be hesitant to trust AI for cybersecurity

by Chiara Vercellone | May 13, 2020 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON – When U.S. leaders talk about the promise of artificial intelligence, one application they regularly discuss is cybersecurity. But experts say European countries have thus far proven to be more measured in their approach to AI, fearing the technology is...
Job, apartment hunting are not the only challenges in life post-incarceration

Job, apartment hunting are not the only challenges in life post-incarceration

by Chiara Vercellone | Mar 25, 2020 | Featured, Living

WASHINGTON — People recently released from prison face challenges that, to those who have never been incarcerated, could seem mundane and not demanding at all. For Keri Blakinger, a reporter at The Marshall Project, one of the things she had to adjust to after she was...
The Navy continues its surge to develop underwater drones

The Navy continues its surge to develop underwater drones

by Chiara Vercellone | Mar 12, 2020 | Featured, Military

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Navy is continuing a surge in developing underwater drones even as its upcoming budget remains static, Navy budget estimates and other documents shows. Small and medium underwater drone programs, including the Knifefish Surface Mine...
Army cuts participation in European spring defense exercises

Army cuts participation in European spring defense exercises

by Chiara Vercellone | Mar 12, 2020 | Featured, Military

WASHINGTON – Coronavirus has already taken its toll on U.S. troops across the world, but it has most recently affected those supposed to participate in the large-scale combat exercise starting this spring. The decision to reduce U.S. participation in Defender-Europe...
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