DefenseNews

Royal Air Force faces significant aircraft shortfalls, report finds

September 10, 2023
LONDON — British lawmakers say the Royal Air Force now lacks capabilities across combat, air transport and early warning aircraft. A Ministry of Defence command paper in 2021 ordered cuts to aircraft numbers that are creating a combat air shortfall in jet numbers that will persist into the 2030s, the Parliamentary defence committee said in a report on aviation procurement released Sept. 10. The…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Generative AI: A pragmatic blueprint for data security

September 10, 2023
The rapid rise of large language models (LLMs) and generative AI has presented new challenges for security teams everywhere. In creating new ways for data to be accessed, gen AI doesn’t fit traditional security paradigms focused on preventing data from going to people who…
CryptoNews

Is Ethereum Outshining Bitcoin in Terms of Fees? Crypto Voices Share Thoughts – Featured Bitcoin News

September 10, 2023
Lately, the crypto sphere, with bitcoin aficionados in particular, has been buzzing with chatter about the fees pocketed by BTC miners. They’re pondering if these fees will adequately offset the impending 2024 halving and the accompanying drop in revenue. On the other hand, Ethereum, the runner-up in the crypto world, is raking in significantly higher weekly fees. Here’s an insight into the…
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GamingNews

Fortnite steward Donald Mustard will retire from Epic Games

September 10, 2023
Donald Mustard said on social media he will retire from his role as chief creative officer at Epic Games this month. That’s a big change for Mustard and Epic, as Mustard was in charge of the Fortnite, which has generated billions of dollars in revenue over the years.
AI & RoboticsNews

As regulators talk tough, tackling AI bias has never been more urgent

September 10, 2023
The rise of powerful generative AI tools like ChatGPT has been described as this generation’s “iPhone moment.” In March, the OpenAI website, which lets visitors try ChatGPT, reportedly reached 847 million unique monthly visitors. Amid this explosion of popularity, the level of scrutiny placed on gen AI has skyrocketed, with several countries acting swiftly to protect consumers.   In…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Quick Charge Podcast: September 9, 2023

September 9, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
CryptoNews

CFTC Commissioner Proposes 'First-Ever' US Pilot Program for Crypto Regulation – Bitcoin News

September 9, 2023
A commissioner with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed the “first-ever” pilot program in the U.S. “to support the development of compliant digital asset markets and tokenization.” The regulator emphasized: “Our principles-based framework is built for innovation in technology, new products, and market structure.” ‘Time-Limited CFTC Pilot Program’ for…
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