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China Testing AI 'Wolf Pack' Robots for Potential Future Warfare: Report

China Testing AI 'Wolf Pack' Robots for Potential Future Warfare: Report

A new report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says China is developing AI-powered robotic "wolf packs" designed to support troops with scouting and logistics, raising concerns about future battlefield use and military escalation scenarios.
OpenAI President Brockman Testifies in Musk v. Altman Trial

OpenAI President Brockman Testifies in Musk v. Altman Trial

In the lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI, the company president testified on Monday for the first time in the case.
A Bright Moon May Dim the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Made up of Halley’s Comet Debris

A Bright Moon May Dim the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Made up of Halley’s Comet Debris

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet.
Judge Blocks Enforcement of Colorado’s New AI Law

Judge Blocks Enforcement of Colorado’s New AI Law

The law was slated to go into effect on June 30.
Pentagon Forges Partnership With Leading AI Companies

Pentagon Forges Partnership With Leading AI Companies

The agreement comes after the government cut ties with AI startup Anthropic earlier this year.
Senate Panel Backs Ban on AI ‘Companion’ Chatbots for Kids

Senate Panel Backs Ban on AI ‘Companion’ Chatbots for Kids

It’s the first time the Senate has formally taken action to address the safety risks AI poses to children.
Economist: Move to Nuclear Energy Bodes Well for Future US Wages, Jobs

Economist: Move to Nuclear Energy Bodes Well for Future US Wages, Jobs

The White House on Thursday highlighted a key economic metric surging under the current administration: orders for business equipment just posted their highest mark since 2020. Economist and CEO of Hard Asset Management, Christian Briggs, joined NTD to offer his insights.
LIVE NOW: US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz Hosts Artemis II Astronauts at the UN

LIVE NOW: US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz Hosts Artemis II Astronauts at the UN

Ambassador Waltz, U.S. Representative to the U.N., hosts NASA Administrator Isaacman and the crew members of NASA's Artemis II mission at the U.N. on April 30.
OpenAI Trial Disallows Testimony on AI Extinction Scenarios

OpenAI Trial Disallows Testimony on AI Extinction Scenarios

Federal District Judge Yvonne Rodriguez on Thursday told attorneys in a civil jury trial that an expert witness on artificial intelligence would not be allowed to discuss “extinction” or “catastrophe” scenarios in his upcoming testimony.
Trump Meets Artemis II Crew at the White House

Trump Meets Artemis II Crew at the White House

The president praised the group for their bravery.
OpenAI Lawyer Cross-Examines Musk on Day 3 of OpenAI Trial

OpenAI Lawyer Cross-Examines Musk on Day 3 of OpenAI Trial

On day 3 of the OpenAI trial, Elon Musk faced cross-examination.
Bessent: China Should Not Set Global AI Standard

Bessent: China Should Not Set Global AI Standard

Bessent wrote that the real threat to AI safety is letting any other nation other than the United States set the global standard.
The Future of Commuting? Air Taxis Tested in New York City

The Future of Commuting? Air Taxis Tested in New York City

The flights are part of a federal push to introduce “eVTOL” aircraft–electric vehicles that take off vertically like helicopters, but fly like airplanes.
USGS: Appalachian Region Has Massive Untapped Lithium Supply

USGS: Appalachian Region Has Massive Untapped Lithium Supply

The estimated Appalachian supply of lithium could support production for about 130 million electric vehicles, 180 billion laptops, or 500 billion cellphones.
Supreme Court Weighs Case Alleging Cisco Aided CCP in Persecuting Falun Gong

Supreme Court Weighs Case Alleging Cisco Aided CCP in Persecuting Falun Gong

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe I to determine if American corporations can be held liable for “aiding and abetting” human rights abuses committed by foreign governments.
Elon Musk Takes Stand in Trial vs. Sam Altman That Could Reshape AI's Future

Elon Musk Takes Stand in Trial vs. Sam Altman That Could Reshape AI's Future

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world's richest man and OpenAI cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud with his former friend Sam Altman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence.
Proposed Global Digital ID Rollout Sparks Privacy Concerns

Proposed Global Digital ID Rollout Sparks Privacy Concerns

Privacy concerns are growing over fears a global rollout of digital IDs could mean the spread of China's social credit system.
Chinese National Charged in Years-Long NASA Phishing Scheme

Chinese National Charged in Years-Long NASA Phishing Scheme

A Chinese national has been charged in connection with a years-long scheme that tricked NASA employees and U.S. researchers into sharing sensitive aerospace software.
Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice, Likeness to Ward Off AI Deepfakes

Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice, Likeness to Ward Off AI Deepfakes

The ⁠applications were filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Friday and list Swift's TAS Rights Management as being the owner of the audio clips and image.
National Science Board Members Removed, Says Top Democrat

National Science Board Members Removed, Says Top Democrat

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) said that her staffers had learned from multiple sources that Trump had fired every board member.
China Testing AI 'Wolf Pack' Robots for Potential Future Warfare: Report

China Testing AI 'Wolf Pack' Robots for Potential Future Warfare: Report

A new report from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies says China is developing AI-powered robotic "wolf packs" designed to support troops with scouting and logistics, raising concerns about future battlefield use and military escalation scenarios.
OpenAI President Brockman Testifies in Musk v. Altman Trial

OpenAI President Brockman Testifies in Musk v. Altman Trial

In the lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI, the company president testified on Monday for the first time in the case.
A Bright Moon May Dim the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Made up of Halley’s Comet Debris

A Bright Moon May Dim the Eta Aquarid Meteor Shower Made up of Halley’s Comet Debris

The Eta Aquarid meteor shower soon will light the sky with debris from Halley’s comet.
Judge Blocks Enforcement of Colorado’s New AI Law

Judge Blocks Enforcement of Colorado’s New AI Law

The law was slated to go into effect on June 30.
Pentagon Forges Partnership With Leading AI Companies

Pentagon Forges Partnership With Leading AI Companies

The agreement comes after the government cut ties with AI startup Anthropic earlier this year.
Senate Panel Backs Ban on AI ‘Companion’ Chatbots for Kids

Senate Panel Backs Ban on AI ‘Companion’ Chatbots for Kids

It’s the first time the Senate has formally taken action to address the safety risks AI poses to children.
Economist: Move to Nuclear Energy Bodes Well for Future US Wages, Jobs

Economist: Move to Nuclear Energy Bodes Well for Future US Wages, Jobs

The White House on Thursday highlighted a key economic metric surging under the current administration: orders for business equipment just posted their highest mark since 2020. Economist and CEO of Hard Asset Management, Christian Briggs, joined NTD to offer his insights.
LIVE NOW: US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz Hosts Artemis II Astronauts at the UN

LIVE NOW: US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz Hosts Artemis II Astronauts at the UN

Ambassador Waltz, U.S. Representative to the U.N., hosts NASA Administrator Isaacman and the crew members of NASA's Artemis II mission at the U.N. on April 30.
OpenAI Trial Disallows Testimony on AI Extinction Scenarios

OpenAI Trial Disallows Testimony on AI Extinction Scenarios

Federal District Judge Yvonne Rodriguez on Thursday told attorneys in a civil jury trial that an expert witness on artificial intelligence would not be allowed to discuss “extinction” or “catastrophe” scenarios in his upcoming testimony.
Trump Meets Artemis II Crew at the White House

Trump Meets Artemis II Crew at the White House

The president praised the group for their bravery.
OpenAI Lawyer Cross-Examines Musk on Day 3 of OpenAI Trial

OpenAI Lawyer Cross-Examines Musk on Day 3 of OpenAI Trial

On day 3 of the OpenAI trial, Elon Musk faced cross-examination.
Bessent: China Should Not Set Global AI Standard

Bessent: China Should Not Set Global AI Standard

Bessent wrote that the real threat to AI safety is letting any other nation other than the United States set the global standard.
The Future of Commuting? Air Taxis Tested in New York City

The Future of Commuting? Air Taxis Tested in New York City

The flights are part of a federal push to introduce “eVTOL” aircraft–electric vehicles that take off vertically like helicopters, but fly like airplanes.
USGS: Appalachian Region Has Massive Untapped Lithium Supply

USGS: Appalachian Region Has Massive Untapped Lithium Supply

The estimated Appalachian supply of lithium could support production for about 130 million electric vehicles, 180 billion laptops, or 500 billion cellphones.
Supreme Court Weighs Case Alleging Cisco Aided CCP in Persecuting Falun Gong

Supreme Court Weighs Case Alleging Cisco Aided CCP in Persecuting Falun Gong

The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday in Cisco Systems, Inc. v. Doe I to determine if American corporations can be held liable for “aiding and abetting” human rights abuses committed by foreign governments.
Elon Musk Takes Stand in Trial vs. Sam Altman That Could Reshape AI's Future

Elon Musk Takes Stand in Trial vs. Sam Altman That Could Reshape AI's Future

Elon Musk, the Tesla CEO, world's richest man and OpenAI cofounder, took the stand Tuesday in a high-stakes trial revolving around a bitter feud with his former friend Sam Altman that could reshape the future development of artificial intelligence.
Proposed Global Digital ID Rollout Sparks Privacy Concerns

Proposed Global Digital ID Rollout Sparks Privacy Concerns

Privacy concerns are growing over fears a global rollout of digital IDs could mean the spread of China's social credit system.
Chinese National Charged in Years-Long NASA Phishing Scheme

Chinese National Charged in Years-Long NASA Phishing Scheme

A Chinese national has been charged in connection with a years-long scheme that tricked NASA employees and U.S. researchers into sharing sensitive aerospace software.
Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice, Likeness to Ward Off AI Deepfakes

Taylor Swift Files to Trademark Her Voice, Likeness to Ward Off AI Deepfakes

The ⁠applications were filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Friday and list Swift's TAS Rights Management as being the owner of the audio clips and image.
National Science Board Members Removed, Says Top Democrat

National Science Board Members Removed, Says Top Democrat

Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.) said that her staffers had learned from multiple sources that Trump had fired every board member.