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Software-Defined Warfare: How Ukraine’s Delta Turned the Battlefield Into a Shared, Real-Time Map
Ukraine’s Delta system uses cloud-based, browser-accessible tech to fuse battlefield data in real time, marking a shift toward software-defined warfare.
The City That Watches Itself: The Living Digital Twin, And The God’s-Eye View We’re Building
A new city digital twin, enhanced by real-time sensors and AI, offers a comprehensive view of urban dynamics—raising both planning opportunities and surveillance concerns.
The Eye Over the City: How Wide-Area Motion Imagery Works — and Where It Goes Blind
An in-depth look at WAMI technology, its capabilities, limitations, and future prospects in citywide surveillance and security.
Chery Auto’s Rosslyn Plant Opens In South Africa, LEPAS Rides Momentum To Accelerate Local Expansion
Chery Auto has officially opened its new manufacturing plant in Rosslyn, South Africa, boosting local production and supporting LEPAS’s expansion plans.
Software-Defined Warfare: How Ukraine’s Delta Turned The Battlefield Into A Shared, Real-Time Map
Ukraine’s Delta system, a cloud-native, browser-based battlefield management tool, exemplifies software-defined warfare, enhancing real-time situational awareness.
A Frontier AI Model Just Went Dark for 18 Days. The Kill-Switch Is Real Now.
An advanced AI model by Anthropic was forcibly shut down for 18 days due to government order, setting a precedent for future AI release controls.
As Downtown Seattle Offices Empty, City Facing Years Of ‘Zombie’ Towers
Downtown Seattle’s office vacancy surge leads to abandoned ‘zombie’ towers, raising economic and urban planning concerns for the city’s future.
A Frontier AI Model Just Went Dark For 18 Days. The Kill-Switch Is Real Now.
An advanced AI model was globally disabled for 18 days following US government orders, marking a shift in AI regulation and control practices.
OpenAI proposes 5% stake to Trump administration to ease Washington pressure: Report
OpenAI reportedly proposes a 5% equity stake to the Trump administration to reduce regulatory and political pressure, according to sources.