Tag: Military
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Philippine Military Ordered to Cease AI App Usage
Philippine Defense Chief Issues Ban on AI-Powered Portrait Apps In a move to bolster national security, Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. has issued a directive to all defense personnel and the 163,000-member military, forbidding the use of digital applications employing artificial intelligence (AI) to create personal portraits. This prohibition aims to mitigate potential security…
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New military bonus program haunted by old recruiting scandal that gave soldiers false criminal records
States Offer National Guard Members Bonuses to Recruit, But Critics Fear History Repeating Itself In a bid to address the military recruiting crisis, over a dozen states are introducing bonus programs for National Guard members who refer individuals to join their ranks. However, concerns have arisen that these new incentives resemble a previous program that…
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Burmese military accused of bombing displacement camp, killing nearly 30 people including children
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Military obstructs Mexican government investigation into historic human rights abuses
Mexico’s “Dirty War” Investigation Hampered by Military Obstruction Decades after Mexico’s tumultuous “dirty war,” a government-led investigation into human rights violations has been hindered by the military, according to Alejandro Encinas Rodríguez, the deputy minister for human rights. In a press conference on Wednesday, Encinas revealed that investigators decided to withdraw from the inquiry last…
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US military needs AI vehicles, weapon systems to be ‘superior’ global force: experts
AI Key to Keeping U.S. Military Ahead, Says Retired General Retired Army Gen. Mark Milley believes that artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial to maintaining the United States’ military superiority. In an interview with “60 Minutes,” the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that the U.S. military must adapt to the rapidly evolving…
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Northern Mexico helicopter crash claims lives of 3 military personnel
Mexican Military Helicopter Crashes, Killing Three Crew Members In a tragic incident, an armed forces helicopter crashed in northern Mexico’s Durango state, claiming the lives of three military personnel, according to defense officials. The crash occurred on a fateful Thursday as the helicopter was en route to a base in Canelas township. Regrettably, all three…
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Congo’s president plans gradual easing of military rule in conflict-stricken east
Congo’s President Announces Easing of Military Rule in Conflict-Stricken East In a recent address to the nation, President Felix Tshisekedi of Congo revealed plans to gradually ease the state of military rule in the strife-torn regions of North Kivu and Ituri provinces. These areas have been under strict military control, including curfews and restrictions, for…
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Congolese military colonel sentenced to death, soldiers convicted in connection with protester deaths
Congolese Colonel Sentenced to Death, Soldiers Convicted for Protest Deaths A military court has delivered a significant verdict following the tragic deaths of over 50 people who were protesting the U.N. peacekeeping mission earlier this year. Col. Mike Mikombe, the former commander of the Republican Guard in the city of Goma, has been sentenced to…
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Kenyan military helicopter crashes near Somalia, leaving 8 dead, officials say
Military Helicopter Crash Claims Eight Lives in Coastal Kenya Tragedy struck in Kenya near the Somali border as a military helicopter crash resulted in the loss of at least eight lives, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred in the coastal county of Lamu, leaving authorities puzzled about the exact cause of the mishap. The…
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Bears in Alaska raid Krispy Kreme doughnut van during delivery to military base
Bears Swipe Doughnuts from Delivery Van at Alaska Military Base In a doughnut heist that took place at an Alaska military base, two bears decided to satisfy their sweet tooth by raiding a Krispy Kreme doughnut van. The unusual incident occurred while the van was making a routine stop outside a convenience store during its…