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cnbc.com
IrregularChat: Tech
1d ago
Hesai Technology, a Shanghai-based lidar maker, has become a major supplier in the fast-growing autonomous systems market despite being blacklisted in 2024 by the U.S. Department of Defense as a Chine
GLM 5.2 and the AI Margin Collapse Thesis - Developers Digest
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developersdigest.tech
IrregularChat: Full Stack Dev
1d ago
The article examines Martin Alderson’s “AI margin collapse” thesis and the debate it sparked on Hacker News. The core claim is that open-weights models like GLM 5.2 could pressure frontier AI labs’ pr
German company Quantum Systems Group says it has broken the world speed record for an electric drone with its Apex Recordhunter, which reached 699 km/h (434 mph) in straight, level flight during inter
UBTech Robotics, a publicly traded Chinese humanoid robot maker, has launched the U1, a lifelike consumer robot designed for companionship in the home. Unveiled in Shenzhen, the robot comes in male an
Swiss chemical engineer Alessia Cesarini is developing synthetic “drop-in” fuels that can be used in existing combustion engines and aircraft without requiring major changes to infrastructure. Working
Chinese researchers have developed a new solar-powered desalination device that could make fresh water from seawater cheaper than bottled water. The team, from the Beijing-based Institute of Process E
US startup turns fusion plasma into electricity, in a private first
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interestingengineering.com
IrregularChat: Research/PAI
6d ago
A US startup, Realta Fusion, has reported a major milestone in fusion energy: its experimental reactor in Madison, Wisconsin, successfully converted fusion plasma into electricity in a private test. T
Anthropic regained access for its Claude Fable 5 AI model after agreeing to add a new security safeguard requested by the Trump administration, according to people familiar with the matter. The measur
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asia.nikkei.com
IrregularChat: Purple Team
2w ago
A Nikkei investigation reports that Japan’s Self-Defense Forces used USB drives infected with malware said to be linked to Chinese hackers on computers that had access to classified information. The c
Sheba Intelligence reports that Yemen’s Houthi group, through an external intelligence unit and a station in Muscat, allegedly sought Chinese satellite imagery, coordinates, and geospatial capabilitie
Chinese makers of DRAM modules and SSDs may have a major advantage over American and Taiwanese rivals because of government guidance that encourages domestic memory suppliers to support local industri
Military Food Testing Results — Moms Across America
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momsacrossamerica.com
IrregularChat: Modern Warfare
2w ago
Moms Across America (MAA) released independent laboratory results from testing 40 U.S. military food samples, including 16 cafeteria meals from six bases and 24 Meals, Ready-to-Eat (MREs). The samples
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scmp.com
IrregularChat: Counter UxV
3w ago
China’s largest ground-based arms manufacturer, Norinco, is showcasing anti-drone air defence systems and advanced artillery equipment at the Eurosatory defence exhibition in Paris. The display reflec
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem alleged that China is running a highly coordinated, “travel agency-style” smuggling network to move Chinese nationals into the United States. In an inter
forbes.com
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forbes.com
IrregularChat: Tech
3w ago
Panthalassa, a Portland startup backed by major Silicon Valley investors, is developing floating data centers that sit at sea, generate their own power from wave energy, and use cold seawater for cool
In October 2022, the Biden administration imposed export controls through the Commerce Department’s BIS to limit Chinese access to advanced computing chips used to train and deploy AI models. At the t
Researchers at the University of California San Diego, working with Google, have found a way to recycle old Pixel smartphones into a low-cost data center. The project is meant to give discarded phones
CrowdStrike’s 2026 Technology Threat Landscape Report says the technology sector has become the world’s most targeted industry because it holds the most valuable AI assets. The report argues that Chin
Ukraine has dramatically expanded its use of anti-drone netting along frontline roads, installing 822 kilometers, or about 510 miles, this year alone, according to its defense ministry. That amount is
America’s Adversaries: The Russia Reality
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independentwomen.com
IrregularChat: NCR
4w ago
“America’s Adversaries: The Russia Reality” is a one-day policy summit scheduled for June 10, 2026, at Decatur House in Washington, DC, just steps from the White House. The event runs from 10:00 a.m.
China has announced that what it calls the world’s first offshore wind-powered underwater data center has entered full commercial operation. The project, located off Shanghai’s Lingang Special Area, w
Thales has successfully tested its new radio-frequency directed-energy weapon, RapidDestroyer, in the United Kingdom, destroying 80 drones during trials in April at Pershore, Gloucestershire. The syst
The article argues that the next major front in U.S.-China space competition will be the International Telecommunication Union’s World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), set for Shanghai. Wi
The Joint Special Operations University (JSOU) issued an out-of-cycle addendum to its 2026 Special Operations Research Topics booklet for Academic Year 2026–2027. The update responds to a rapidly chan
Is Cognitive Warfare Dead on Arrival?
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irregularwarfare.org
IrregularChat: IWAR
Jun 7
The article argues that “cognitive warfare” is not a truly new concept, but a rebranding of older military efforts such as psychological operations, information operations, and political warfare. The
This paper examines whether AI agents can replace or augment social scientists through a new concept called “vibe researching,” modeled on “vibe coding.” The author argues that agentic AI marks a majo
A new phishing campaign is targeting Signal users, especially journalists, activists, and human rights workers, with fake “Signal Support” texts designed to steal 64-character backup recovery keys. Se
Two young designers from Zurich University of the Arts have created “bloc,” a modular terracotta cooling brick aimed at reducing heat in urban public spaces such as bus stops, plazas, and schoolyards.
ustr.gov
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ustr.gov
IrregularChat: Research/PAI
Jun 5
The document argues that counterfeiting and piracy have evolved in the digital age from relatively “traditional” physical markets into adaptive, networked online ecosystems that monetize infringement
Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks unveiled the Pentagon’s new “Replicator” initiative, designed to counter China’s rapid military buildup by rapidly fielding thousands of autonomous systems a
China has launched a new, previously unreported submarine that highlights the rapid expansion and increasing sophistication of its undersea force. Observed in satellite imagery at JN Shipyard in Shang
bbc.com
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bbc.com
IrregularChat: UxS
May 31
The US, UK and Australia have announced a new Aukus project to develop underwater drone technology, known as uncrewed undersea vehicles (UUVs), to protect undersea cables and strengthen defence capabi
At a defense forum, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth softened earlier rhetoric about China while still reaffirming strong American commitment to security in the Indo-Pacific. The AP report says Heg
Russia’s state-owned defense firm Rostec has unveiled a new stationary anti-drone turret called the ZAK-30 Citadel, designed to defend against quadcopters and fixed-wing drones. The system uses progra
The article explains how to recover, reflash, or “unbrick” Hikvision IP cameras after failed firmware updates. It begins with background on Hikvision as a major surveillance hardware maker whose camer
The document argues that China’s “open AI” strategy—centered on open-source/open-weight models—creates reinforcing feedback loops that translate model innovation into industrial dominance. First, it d
Today’s restrictions on do-it-yourself repairs for products like phones, printers, tractors, and even military equipment trace back to copyright and software-control battles that began in the 1980s. T
The passage argues that China’s consulate in Houston was a major center of hostile activity and that its closure on July 23, 2020, was part of a broader U.S. effort to counter Chinese Communist Party
The article argues that enterprise AI is running into a cost crisis as companies shift from flat-rate subscriptions to token-based billing, where customers pay for each prompt or line of code generate
The Atlantic Council’s Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI) will host a book launch event on June 12, 2026, featuring Nonresident Senior Fellow Jieun Baek and her latest book, *Privileged but Power
The Atlantic Council’s Indo-Pacific Security Initiative (IPSI) will host a book launch event on June 12, 2026, featuring Nonresident Senior Fellow Jieun Baek and her latest book, *Privileged but Power
ESA - Smile factsheet
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esa.int
IrregularChat: Dragon, RF, Comms
May 19
SMILE (Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer) is an ESA–China mission scheduled for launch from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana on 19 May 2026 aboard a Vega-C rocket. Its main goal is
The article explores China’s “white monkey” economy, in which foreigners are hired to make businesses seem more international, credible, or prestigious. These jobs are often unregulated and exist in a
Rethinking the Global AI Race
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justsecurity.org
IrregularChat: AI & Autonomy
May 17
The article argues that the global AI competition is being misunderstood when described as a “race” to build the most advanced model first. Instead, AI should be seen as a long-term, society-wide effo