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China's AI ambitions are no longer just about catching up to Silicon Valley. Beijing is building an ecosystem spanning chips, data centers, energy, talent and global markets that is designed to challenge US tech.
Read the original →Declarations that humans will be in the loop on AI-assisted military decisions should ensure they have meaningful control.
Read the original →The Japanese government has asked major US AI developers to expand the provision of high-performance AI models used for vulnerability checks. The aim is to identify weaknesses in critical government systems amid rising cyberattack threats, and to encourage use by core infrastructure firms such as electricity and telecommunications. A cybersecurity package due as early as next week is to include stronger cooperation with US AI developers.
Read the original →A high-level UN Security Council debate addressed the risks of emerging maritime technologies. The discussion covered human oversight and international law.
Read the original →India flags AI and maritime security as key priorities for its 2028-29 UNSC bid. It urges safe, inclusive technological governance.
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