Samsung has halted a SmartThings software update for its smart refrigerators in South Korea after the update reportedly caused some units to malfunction or stop working entirely. The issue emerged on
What To Read To Stay Grounded Amidst AI Doomerism
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The article offers a reading and viewing guide for people anxious about “AI doomerism,” the belief that artificial intelligence may soon become autonomous, superintelligent, and catastrophic. Authors
*The Nine Chapters on the Mathematical Art* is an ancient Chinese mathematics text compiled over many centuries, with its final form likely completed by the 1st century CE. It is one of the earliest s
South Korea has become the first country to treat AI access as public infrastructure through its “AI for All” program. The initiative will give every citizen free, unlimited access to generative AI, w
The Neutron Bomb | Air & Space Forces Magazine
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The article explains the history and controversy surrounding the “neutron bomb,” officially known as the enhanced radiation warhead (ERW). Public debate erupted in 1977 after a Washington Post report
When Genius Fails—The Intellectual Arrogance of the AI Labs
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Aug 14
James Wang argues that the recent collapse of Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund, Situational Awareness, is a broader example of the intellectual arrogance common in frontier AI lab culture. He compar
Introducing Claude Opus 4.8 \ Anthropic
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May 28
Anthropic announced Claude Opus 4.8 on May 28, 2026, as an upgraded version of Opus 4.7 with broad benchmark improvements and stronger collaboration abilities, while keeping the same standard pricing.
President Donald Trump said Taiwan should not assume the United States would provide a “blank check” military guarantee if tensions with China escalate. In a Fox News interview with Bret Baier, Trump
The U.S. Space Force is preparing to establish a special operations component under U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), called Space Force Special Operations Command. This would give the Space Fo
Van Eck phreaking - Wikipedia
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Mar 6
Van Eck phreaking, or Van Eck radiation, is a method of eavesdropping that exploits the electromagnetic emissions from electronic devices, particularly cathode-ray tube (CRT) displays. This technique
An invisible chemical rain is falling across the planet | ScienceDaily
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Feb 8
A recent study led by Lancaster University reveals that chemicals used to replace ozone-depleting CFCs are contributing to the widespread accumulation of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), a persistent pollu
Space Force Activates SOUTHCOM Component
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Jan 22
The Space Force activated its component under U.S. Southern Command during a ceremony on January 21, 2025, though it had been operational since December 1, 2025, likely aiding in the capture of Venezu
George H. Butler and the Limits of Being Right
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Jan 9
In July 1950, George H. Butler authored the "38th parallel paper," predicting that U.S. military success in Korea would lead to political pressure for escalation, risking Soviet or Chinese interventio
Space Force Special Operations Command? Congress has questions, too
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Dec 20, 2025
Congress is demanding clarity on the necessity of a Space Force Special Operations Command before any funding is allocated. Although the previous head of U.S. Special Operations Command indicated its
MACARTHUR AND THE ART OF INFORMATION WARFARE - War Room - U.S. Army War College
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Dec 12, 2025
Douglas MacArthur adeptly utilized information warfare by merging strategic messaging and showmanship to enhance his military campaigns in the Philippines, Japan, and Korea. His iconic image, characte