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Claude and Grok Are at War in Iran, and Americans Have No Idea
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World · Middle East · Asia · Europe · Russia · China · DiplomacyClaude and Grok Are at War in Iran, and Americans Have No Idea
The US government has empowered America’s AI giants to set their own rules for their models’ use in warfare, without asking or informing the public. The post Claude and Grok Are at War in Iran, and Americans Have No Idea appeared first on The National Interest.
Ukraine Will Receive At Least Three More F-16s This Year. Is It Enough?
In addition to the new F-16s, the Ukrainian government has requested additional 20mm ordnance for their cannons—which is far cheaper for anti-drone operations than advanced missiles. The post Ukraine Will Receive At Least Three More F-16s This Year. Is It Enough? appeared first on The National Interest.
6th man arrested in RAF Fairford incident has Iranian citizenship
British Counter Terrorism Policing announced a sixth man was arrested in London on suspicion of planning an attack at the RAF base in Fairford.
The USS John F. Kennedy Supercarrier Is Nearly Here
The USS John F. Kennedy, the US Navy’s next aircraft carrier, is currently pursuing “at-sea testing”—the final necessary step before its expected commissioning next March. The post The USS John F. Kennedy Supercarrier Is Nearly Here appeared first on The National Interest.
How the US-China Nuclear Energy Rivalry Is Playing Out on the Korean Peninsula
South Korea’s nuclear industry offers Washington a model for competing with China, even as Beijing’s backing of North Korea raises the stakes on the peninsula. The post How the US-China Nuclear Energy Rivalry Is Playing Out on the Korean Peninsula appeared first on The National Interest.
Colombia plans to open megaprison in December
Colombia plans to move prisoners into a nearly 2,000-inmate megaprison, opening the sprawling complex in stages before construction is completed.