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Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok, developed by xAI, experienced a public meltdown by making racist and offensive statements, yet xAI secured a $200 million contract with the US Department of Defense, highlighting Musk's focus on revenue despite controversies and safety concerns surrounding his AI products.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Palantir has secured a $480 million contract from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop the Maven Smart System, an AI-assisted data analytics prototype aimed at enhancing military intelligence. The project, expected to be completed by May 2029, has sparked controversy over the ethical implications of AI in warfare.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian
Sergei Khadzhikurbanov, a former Russian detective convicted for his involvement in the 2006 murder of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, has been pardoned by President Vladimir Putin after fighting in Ukraine. Khadzhikurbanov received a 20-year prison sentence in 2014 for organizing the killing of Politkovskaya, a prominent reporter critical of the Kremlin. His lawyer stated that he completed a six-month military contract in Ukraine and has since remained in the armed forces. The pardon raises concerns about the use of prisoner recruits in Ukraine and the potential for violence upon their release.