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Mike Benz· 2025-08-14 15:59
The very existence of this “that’s our story and we’re sticking to it” quote by James Clapper, the Director of National Intelligence, confirms he saw his role as being a storyteller not an intelligence director https://t.co/BpO6SFbfEb ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-13 12:00
The town in Svalbard has propaganda and, perhaps, intelligence value for Vladimir Putin. Here’s how Russia could cause trouble from inside Norway https://t.co/lppRXsdGH3 ...
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The Economist· 2025-08-10 11:20
Her opportunity came when someone “tapped me on the shoulder” and asked, with the subtle tradecraft of MI5 legend, “Psst…Do you want to be a spy?”She was soon immersed in the thrilling—or as she found it, “pretty dull”—world of intelligence https://t.co/bODMsKHwfm ...
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s4mmy· 2025-08-08 18:43
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Race - The industry speculates on China's potential to achieve AGI first due to its compute capabilities and data resources [1] Compute Power - China possesses significant electricity generation capacity to power GPUs, which in turn drives compute [1] Data Resources - The industry questions the specific data sources China is utilizing to train its AI models [1]
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s4mmy· 2025-08-08 16:33
Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Race - The core equation for achieving intelligence is "Compute + Data = Intelligence" [1] - The report questions what is preventing China from achieving AGI first [1] Key Resources for AGI - China possesses significant electricity generation capacity to power GPUs, which in turn drives compute [1] - The report raises the question of what data sources China is utilizing to train its models [1]
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The Economist· 2025-08-08 13:47
“It became clear to him that the IRA needed not just more money, but better engineering.” “The Intelligence” looks back on the life of Father Patrick Ryan https://t.co/Uccu2VDi4M https://t.co/5JFO0eVttQ ...
Rethinking minds in the age of AI | Blaise Agüera y Arcas | TEDxCatawba
TEDx Talks· 2025-08-07 15:14
[Music] [Applause] So my background is in computational neuroscience and applied math. Um I went to Google uh about 12 years ago and uh my my first number of years that that I was working there. The the main project was to add AI features to Android and Pixel phones.So uh most of the AI uh in in those phones uh over those years came from uh teams that I built. Uh some of these features are things like uh face unlocking and um music recognition. This feature called now playing.Uh we built um predictors of ne ...
AgEagle Switzerland Facility Receives ISO 9001 Certification
GlobeNewswire News Room· 2025-08-06 12:00
Achievement demonstrates manufacturer's successful drive for excellence in drone production Wichita, Kan., Aug. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AgEagle Aerial Systems Inc. (NYSE:UAVS), a leading provider of advanced drone and aerial imaging solutions, announces that its Switzerland facility has officially received ISO 9001 certification from third-party auditors following an intensive review of its Quality Management System in June. This prestigious recognition highlights AgEagle's unwavering dedication to qua ...
MDA SPACE AWARDED CONTRACTS FOR ROYAL CANADIAN NAVY UNCREWED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS TO ENHANCE MARITIME OPERATIONS
Prnewswire· 2025-08-05 21:00
Core Insights - MDA Space Ltd. has been awarded contracts to equip the Royal Canadian Navy's Halifax-class ships with up to six new Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) as part of the ISTAR UAS project, enhancing maritime threat detection and monitoring capabilities [1][3] Group 1: Contract Details - The acquisition contract is valued at approximately $39 million for the initial procurement of two UAS, with options for four additional systems [2] - An in-service support contract is estimated at $27 million over an initial five-year period, with provisions for extensions up to 20 years [2] Group 2: Operational Impact - The advanced technology of the RCN-ISTAR UAS will extend the Navy's situational awareness and operational reach, supporting Canada's naval missions [3] - Initial operational capability is anticipated in 2028, with full operational capability expected in 2032 [3] Group 3: Company Positioning - MDA Space emphasizes its role as a trusted mission partner to Canada, showcasing its advanced innovation and domestic industrial capabilities to support the Canadian Armed Forces [4] - The RCN ISTAR UAS project complements MDA Space's existing capabilities in Maritime Domain Awareness, including Maritime Insights and the MDA CHORUS constellation [4]
Volatus Aerospace Secures ∼$1M Tactical ISR Drone Contract from NATO Partner
Globenewswire· 2025-08-05 12:00
Core Insights - Volatus Aerospace Inc. has secured a contract valued at approximately C$1M to deliver lightweight tactical ISR drone systems to a NATO member country, expected to be fulfilled in August 2025 [1][3] - The drone systems are designed for short-range operations and equipped with electro-optical and thermal imaging sensors, making them suitable for day and night operations in all weather conditions [2] - The contract enhances Volatus' presence in the defense sector and addresses the growing NATO demand for scalable ISR capabilities that are effective and economically sustainable [3] Company Overview - Volatus Aerospace is a leader in aerial intelligence and cargo solutions, with over 100 years of combined institutional knowledge in aviation [4] - The company provides comprehensive solutions using both piloted and remotely piloted aircraft systems across various industries, including oil and gas, energy utilities, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructure [4] - Volatus is committed to enhancing operational efficiency, safety, and sustainability through advanced aerial technologies [4]