All articles tagged with #intelligence
Originally Published 1 day ago — by VegOut
The article explains that struggles with common tasks often indicate higher intelligence, as such individuals tend to seek depth, novelty, and meaning, which can lead to difficulties with routines, small talk, and mundane details, but these traits are strengths when understood and managed properly.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by CBS News
Aldrich Ames, a former CIA officer who spied for Russia and compromised numerous intelligence operations, has died at age 84 while serving a life sentence. His espionage activities led to the death or imprisonment of many agents, and he was motivated by financial gain. Despite red flags, his betrayal went unnoticed for years until his arrest in 1994.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Financial Times
Computer scientist Yann LeCun emphasizes that true intelligence fundamentally involves learning, highlighting the importance of learning processes in understanding and developing artificial intelligence.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by The Hill
President Trump was briefed by the CIA that there is no evidence Ukraine launched an attack on Putin’s residence, despite Russia's accusations; intelligence suggests Kyiv was targeting a different military site, and Russia's claims are viewed skeptically by Ukraine and others. The situation remains tense amid ongoing conflicts and diplomatic efforts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
The FBI director Kash Patel allegedly promised to support MI5's request to retain an F.B.I. agent in London for surveillance purposes but later did not follow through, raising concerns among international intelligence allies about his reliability and approach.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
The U.S. government claims to target boats suspected of drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific, but has provided little public detail on how it determines which vessels to attack or the intelligence behind these operations, raising questions about transparency and decision-making processes.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Three men in London were arrested on suspicion of aiding Russian foreign intelligence, amid a broader crackdown on foreign espionage activities in the UK, including recent arrests and increased investigations into state threats from Russia, China, and Iran.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by politico.eu
A top UK official has warned that China conducted large-scale espionage operations against the UK, following a collapsed spy case, highlighting concerns over Chinese intelligence activities in the UK.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
DNI Tulsi Gabbard has issued a memo urging U.S. intelligence agencies to review the feasibility of conducting random polygraph tests, especially focusing on questions about leaks to the press, as part of efforts to curb classified information disclosures and enhance counterintelligence measures.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Ynetnews
US intelligence officials allege that Israeli forces ordered drone strikes from a submarine on Gaza flotilla ships docked in Tunisia, causing fires and raising international law concerns, amid ongoing tensions and protests involving activists like Greta Thunberg.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by UNITED24 Media
Outgoing MI6 chief Richard Moore criticized Vladimir Putin for overestimating Russia's chances in Ukraine, warning that his miscalculations are leading Russia toward decline and that Putin is not genuinely prepared for peace talks, instead buying time and risking his country's future.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
The outgoing head of MI6, Sir Richard Moore, stated that there is no evidence Putin seeks peace in Ukraine and accused him of lying to the world, emphasizing Russia's failed attempts to subjugate Ukraine and the strengthening of Ukrainian national identity. Moore also announced a new MI6 dark web portal to recruit agents and highlighted UK-US security collaborations.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by BBC
MI6 is launching a dark web portal called Silent Courier to attract and recruit spies, especially from Russia, by providing a secure communication platform, following similar efforts by the CIA, to enhance national security amid increasing global threats.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Times
Research shows that some dogs can categorize objects based on their function and extend verbal labels to new items, indicating a level of abstract thinking previously thought unique to humans, especially among gifted border collies. This suggests that certain dogs possess a more sophisticated cognitive ability than traditionally assumed.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Euronews.com
Three individuals were detained near London on suspicion of spying for Russia, amid broader concerns about Russian-backed espionage and sabotage activities across Europe, including planned arson attacks and intelligence leaks. The arrests are part of ongoing investigations into foreign espionage efforts in the UK and neighboring countries.