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National & Local

The Core of a Significant Court Dispute is the Use of Artificial Intelligence in National Defense

A court dispute between tech giant Anthropic and the U.S. government raises ethical and legal questions about the use of artificial intelligence in national defense.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

'Broke a barrier' โ€” Swarmer IPO tests Wall Street appetite for Ukrainian defense tech

Swarmer, a Ukrainian-American drone AI startup, had a successful IPO on NASDAQ, marking a significant moment for Ukraine's defense technology sector.

Mar 21 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Ukrainian defence start-up is listed on US Nasdaq exchange

Ukrainian defence tech start-up Swarmer has gone public on the Nasdaq Capital Market, with shares trading under the symbol SWMR.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Brave Unashamed Plant: the healing properties of this enigmatic herb that benefits the skin, urinary system, and gastrointestinal discomfort

The 'Sinvergรผenza valiente' plant, known scientifically as Mimosa pudica, possesses not only a unique defense mechanism but also various medicinal properties beneficial for skin, urinary health, and gastrointestinal issues.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Anthropic-Pentagon battle shows how big tech has reversed course on AI and war

Anthropic's legal battle against the Pentagon highlights the tech industry's evolving stance on the military use of AI technologies and ethical boundaries.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Pentagon rushes counter-drone tech as Iranian swarms strain missile defenses and more top headlines

The Pentagon is accelerating the development of counter-drone technology in response to Iranian drone swarms overwhelming missile defense systems.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

AI Dangers: How Dangerous is AI Right Now?

The article explores the growing concerns about the dangers of AI, highlighting a recent stance taken by Anthropic's CEO against the use of AI in military surveillance and autonomous weapon systems.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Life & Tech

WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE: Men Try to Flirt with Me in the Gym โ€“ But When I Turn Around, They Are in Shock

A recent viral video highlights the unexpected reactions of men trying to flirt with a woman in the gym, leading to surprising outcomes.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

NASA's spacecraft impact altered asteroid's orbit around the Sun, new study points out

A NASA-targeted asteroid was slightly shifted from its orbit around the Sun following a past impact, potentially aiding future asteroid deflection efforts.

Mar 6 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Life & Tech

In Defense of Sal Da Vinci and Against the Difficult Abolition of Jealousy

The article discusses a personal reflection on the influence of Sal Da Vinci's music and the cultural implications of jealousy as a theme in society.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chinese Cyber Forces in the Spratly Islands: The Impact of a Growing Defense Budget and Purges?

China has announced a significant increase in its defense budget, focusing on high-tech military modernization and the establishment of cyber forces in the Spratly Islands.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Ukrainian Institute of America to host a Ukraine tech conference

The Ukrainian Institute of America is set to host a technology conference focusing on Ukraine's role in technological innovation amid wartime challenges.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
Life & Tech

Psychologist: โ€œWe often feel a great need to explain ourselves to each other. And it often ends up being a defense.โ€

The article discusses the dynamics of romantic relationships, particularly the challenges couples face over time and how they can navigate past relationships for future success.

Mar 1 โ€ข 18:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Iran Launched Missiles at a Major Hotel in Dubai

An Iranian missile attack targeted a luxury hotel in Dubai, with drones intercepted by a high-tech defense system.

Mar 1 โ€ข 13:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Podcast: 'On Point': Peter Thiel and the Ideology of Tech Oligarchs

The German Defense Minister emphasized the urgent need for kamikaze drones for the Bundeswehr amid debates on budget allocations and influenced by tech billionaire Peter Thiel.

Feb 28 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

AI Company: Why Anthropic's Dispute with the US Government Escalates

The AI company Anthropic is facing an ultimatum from the US government over restrictions on its AI models and potential severe penalties for non-compliance.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
World

Wassenaar Arrangement: will China join or kill this 30-year-old weapon control club?

The article discusses China's potential role in the Wassenaar Arrangement, a key international regime controlling defense tech exports, amid its advancements in military technology.

Feb 23 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Drone Debate: Beware, Guru?

Germany is discussing the necessity and implications of acquiring advanced drones for its military, amid concerns about dependency on private tech investors like Peter Thiel.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Q&A: New acquisition in the defense sector and dual use technology โ€“ Expansion into defense tech

Quality and Reliability is expanding into the defense sector by acquiring a 51% stake in MTIS S.A., investing close to 2.66 million euros in the maritime and dual-use technology market.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Q&A: New acquisition in the defense sector and dual-use technology โ€“ Expansion into defense tech

Quality and Reliability is investing in dual-use technology and the defense sector by acquiring a 51% stake in MTIS S.A., which specializes in maritime and dual-use technology.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Defense Industry: 3D Printers for the Bundeswehr

A machine manufacturer from Lรผbeck aims to establish high-tech factories for the German military, exploring partnerships with automobile manufacturers to implement 3D printing technology.

Feb 15 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

EU calls for offensive cyber capabilities

EU tech chief Henna Virkkunen has advocated for the development of offensive cyber capabilities to bolster defense against perceived threats from Russia and China.

Feb 13 โ€ข 20:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy: 10 Ukrainian defence tech export hubs to operate in Europe in 2026

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that by 2026, ten export hubs for Ukrainian defense technology will be established across Europe, particularly in the Baltic states and Northern Europe.

Feb 8 โ€ข 15:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Alfredo Adame reacts to videos of Imelda Tuรฑรณn self-harming and defends Maribel Guardia: "Too schizophrenic"

Alfredo Adame has come to the defense of Maribel Guardia amid controversy surrounding Imelda Tuรฑรณn's self-harming videos and her provocative statements.

Feb 5 โ€ข 16:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

"Acceptance, resignation": Ryan Hoffman asks not to criticize his sister and sends a message to Hรฉctor Parra

Ryan Hoffman defends his sister Ginny after she faced backlash for her comments about the accusations against Hรฉctor Parra.

Feb 5 โ€ข 01:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
World

Ukrainian drone manufacturers join Pentagon UAV programme worth US$1.1bn

Ukrainian drone manufacturers General Cherry and Ukrainian Defense Drones Tech Corp are participating in a US Department of War programme aimed at supplying affordable UAVs valued at US$1.1 billion.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Military Family: how to take advantage of up to 80% discount at participating stores

The Military Family program launched by the Ministry of Defense in October 2025 offers discounts up to 80% for over a million people in the National Defense community, detailing how to access and save in various sectors.

Feb 3 โ€ข 21:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Cancer may trigger unexpected defense against Alzheimerโ€™s disease, researchers say

A new study suggests that certain proteins released by cancer may help reduce the risk of Alzheimerโ€™s disease by affecting its progression.

Feb 3 โ€ข 21:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Life & Tech

"Locked N' Loaded" presents a defense and medical training platform for civilians and organizations

"Locked N' Loaded" has launched a training platform focused on practical defense and medical skills for civilians and organizations, emphasizing actionable preparedness over theoretical knowledge.

Feb 3 โ€ข 15:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
Life & Tech

K. Vaitiekลซnas: defense bonds will be available for purchase at any time, their redemption period is changing

Changes to the defense bonds are expected to increase their popularity among residents by allowing purchases at any time through online banking.

Feb 3 โ€ข 04:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Eduardo Feinmann again defended Chiche Gelblung and questioned the new generations in streaming

Eduardo Feinmann reiterated his defense of Chiche Gelblung amid controversial comments from Luca Martin and criticized the new streaming generations.

Feb 2 โ€ข 19:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Registration open for the VII edition of the Desalambre Awards

The registration period for the VII edition of the Desalambre Awards, designed to honor dedicated journalism and civil society work in defense of human rights, is open until February 3, 2026.

Jan 19 โ€ข 09:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Too Little Room: Hartmut Rosa Now Fights Against Rule Madness

Sociologist Hartmut Rosa criticizes the proliferation of rules that limit personal agency, though he primarily offers anecdotes in his defense.

Jan 16 โ€ข 12:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

BBC The Traitors fans 'work out' another family connection after 'blunder'

Fans of BBC's 'The Traitors' speculate about a possible sibling relationship between contestants Jessie and James following a defense over a lie, leading to family connection theories.

Jan 16 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
Life & Tech

Shooty: The Best Defense

The article promotes the sale of ten numbered prints of graphic art signed by Shooty.

Jan 15 โ€ข 16:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

'Save Women's Sports' activists react to Supreme Court trans athlete hearing

Activists supporting the 'Save Women's Sports' movement express mixed feelings about the Supreme Court hearing on trans athletes in women's sports, despite a prevailing confidence in the legal defense's position.

Jan 15 โ€ข 11:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

On the set of the false sequel of 'Self-Defense': "Influencers are the mythology of the current world, but with a very short expiration date"

Berta Prieto and Miguel รngel Blanca discuss the themes of their successful series 'Self-Defense,' highlighting the fleeting nature of influencers in today's society.

Jan 15 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

"Quite volatile and a bit of a gamble" โ€“ Is the DroneShield stock worth it?

The article discusses the stock of DroneShield, an AI-driven drone defense company benefiting from rising military budgets, highlighting its volatility and caution in investment.

Jan 14 โ€ข 15:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
World

Russia is turning its military into a high-tech arsenal โ€“ hereโ€™s whatโ€™s next

Russia's military-industrial complex is poised to unveil advanced weapon systems by 2026, marking significant advancements across various warfare domains.

Jan 12 โ€ข 18:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
Life & Tech

Ex-Formula 1 Star Nico Rosberg: 'I Do Not Believe in Bonds'

Former Formula One world champion Nico Rosberg discusses his investment strategies in tech start-ups and defense through his venture capital fund.

Jan 12 โ€ข 12:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Spanish scientists discover the secret 'superpower' of redheads

Spanish scientists have revealed that the pigment responsible for red hair serves as a chemical defense mechanism, neutralizing toxic substances that could harm our cells.

Jan 12 โ€ข 11:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Will the EU strike against American big tech? It's about the defense of Greenland

The article discusses potential European Union actions against American tech companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft in the context of protecting Greenland amidst heightened tensions with Washington.

Jan 12 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

The lawyer revealed how to recognize a lie in seconds: "Pay attention to five things"

Dan Cogdell, a criminal defense attorney from Houston, shares five key phrases that often indicate when someone is lying, based on his forty years of experience in law.

Jan 9 โ€ข 08:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Wall Street: Pressures on Big Tech and Recovery of Dow Jones - Boost from the Defense Industry

Shares of major technology companies fell on Thursday, while the Dow Jones saw a recovery supported by the defense industry amidst investor anticipation of crucial employment data and a Supreme Court decision on the legality of tariffs.

Jan 8 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Life & Tech

Alice Campello defends รlvaro Morata's alleged lover: 'She is not a person who deserves this exposure'

Alice Campello speaks out in defense of รlvaro Morata's alleged mistress amid ongoing speculation about her marriage with Morata.

Jan 8 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Emmanuel Macron urges to "consolidate" European tech regulation criticized by Washington

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for the defense and consolidation of European tech regulations, specifically the DSA and DMCA, which have faced criticism from the United States.

Jan 8 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Ten raw materials will decide the future of AI, robots, and wars. It's already lacking

Analysts from S&P Global warn of an impending copper shortage driven by the demand for technology and military spending, which could impact the tech industry and defense sector.

Jan 8 โ€ข 12:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Wall Street: Liquidations after historic highs - Investors weigh new data

Wall Street saw tech stocks lead the market while the Dow and S&P 500 faced pressure due to geopolitical concerns and unexpected comments from Trump regarding the defense industry.

Jan 7 โ€ข 21:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

When the Ant Prefered Number over Armor... and Won the Bet

A recent study suggests that many ant species favor numbers over individual armor strength in their defense strategy, leading to successful outcomes.

Jan 5 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Zelensky signals defense shakeup with tech-focused appointment

President Zelensky plans to replace Ukraine's defense minister with Mykhailo Fedorov, emphasizing a shift toward technology in military strategy amid ongoing conflict.

Jan 3 โ€ข 09:49 UTC

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