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security2 years ago•0 min saved

US Officials Issue Warning of Potential Hamas Infiltration via Southern Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials in San Diego have warned that militants associated with the Israel-Hamas war "may potentially be encountered at the southwest border." An internal intelligence notice advises CBP personnel to be vigilant for military-age men wearing military gear and traveling alone. The notice also includes insignias worn by Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group. CBP regularly generates reports on potential threats to border security, and the naming of specific groups suggests officials have specific intelligence on potential threats outside the U.S.

via ABC News|

#border-security #hamas #militants

world2 years ago•1 min saved

State Department's Global Alert for U.S. Citizens Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict

The U.S. State Department has issued a "worldwide caution" alert for U.S. citizens overseas due to increased tension over the Israel-Hamas war. The alert advises increased caution and highlights the potential for terrorist attacks, demonstrations, or violent actions against U.S. citizens and interests. Protests have erupted at U.S. and Israeli embassies worldwide following a deadly hospital blast in Gaza City. President Biden has backed Israel's denial of responsibility for the blast, and the State Department has raised the travel advisory level for Israel and the Palestinian territories.

via CBS News|

#israel-hamas-war #potential-threats #state-department

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

The Case for Pausing AI Research: Experts Weigh In.

UC Berkeley Professor Stuart Russell supports the demand of 2000 AI experts to pause the training of AI systems due to potential threats to humanity. He questions whether AI systems have internal goals of their own and highlights the lack of understanding around this issue.

via CNN|

#ai #pause #potential-threats