World War III is being waged in cyberspace
My introduction to advanced communication technology (i.e. the Internet and World Wide Web) came in 1999.
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Spotify and Hulu team up to bring $4.99 subscription bundle to students
In the arms race for streaming supremacy, music and television services online have become more divided than ever.
Internet
Sep 15, 2017
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Artificial intelligence cyber attacks are coming – but what does that mean?
The next major cyberattack could involve artificial intelligence systems. It could even happen soon: At a recent cybersecurity conference, 62 industry professionals, out of the 100 questioned, said they thought the first ...
Security
Aug 28, 2017
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The economic consequences of the arms race—military spending is harmful for growth
Is military spending good for economic growth? According to some studies, the answer is affirmative. Military spending boosts business confidence, particularly in conflicting countries, which facilitates physical investment ...
Economics & Business
Jul 7, 2017
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Can CRISPR feed the world?
As the world's population rises, scientists want to edit the genes of potatoes and wheat to help them fight plant diseases that cause famine.
Biotechnology
May 18, 2017
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We should not dismiss the dangers of 'killer robots' so quickly
In an open letter I helped publish on July 28 – which has now been signed by more than 2,700 artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics researchers from around the world – we stated that "starting a military AI arms race ...
Robotics
Aug 14, 2015
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The autonomous killing systems of the future are already here, they're just not necessarily weapons – yet
When the discussion of "autonomous weapons systems" inevitably prompts comparisons to Terminator-esque killer robots it's perhaps little surprise that a number of significant academics, technologists, and entrepreneurs including ...
Robotics
Aug 4, 2015
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Five things to know about artificial intelligence and its use
In the sci-fi thriller "Ex Machina," the wonders and dangers of artificial intelligence are embodied in a beautiful, cunning android named Ava. She puts her electronic smarts to work with frightening results, manipulating ...
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 29, 2015
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Patents provide insight on Wall Street 'technology arms race'
A new University of Otago study has used US patent data to shed light on the technological roots behind Wall Street's ongoing 'technology arms race'.
Economics & Business
Jan 26, 2015
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Expert warns NATO of cyber arms race
The world is entering an era of a cyber arms race where ever-more sophisticated versions of malware are the weapons of choice of actors often impossible to trace, a top IT expert told NATO Friday.
Internet
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