North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised the test of suicide drones with AI technology and emphasized the importance of unmanned control and AI capability in modern arms development. He inspected new reconnaissance drones capable of detecting various targets on land and sea, as well as an airborne early-warning aircraft for the first time. The aircraft, likely refurbished from a Russian-made Il-76 cargo plane, could improve North Korea's aging air defense systems by providing real-time surveillance capabilities. Analysts believe this upgrade is crucial to mitigate terrain limitations and track low-flying aircraft and cruise missiles.
https://www.brecorder.com/news/40354958/north-korea-leader-kim-jong-un-touts-ai-suicide-drones-early-warning-aircraftNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un has agreed to expand production capacity for unmanned equipment and artificial intelligence, aiming to develop "intelligent drones" with a long-term plan. The country successfully tested attack drones that struck ground targets, including military vehicles, marking the first official unveiling of such aircraft. North Korea is believed to be reaping benefits from technology transfer from Russia, having sent 3,000 troops and missiles to Ukraine this year.
https://en.tempo.co/read/1991253/north-korea-leader-kim-jong-un-oversees-tests-of-ai-suicide-dronesNorth Korea has prioritized the development of unmanned equipment and artificial intelligence for its armed forces, with leader Kim stating this as a top priority. The country recently unveiled an airborne early-warning aircraft, which could improve its aging air defense systems by providing a capability to detect low-flying aircraft and cruise missiles. This move is seen as a response to Russia's provision of anti-air missiles and air defense equipment in exchange for North Korea's deployment of troops to support the Ukraine war. Kim inspected newly developed equipment for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, electronic jamming, and attack systems, including drones that have been used in combat.
https://www.thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2025/03/27/north-korea-leader-kim-jong-un-supervises-test-of-ai-suicide-dronesNorth Korean leader Kim oversaw tests of advanced reconnaissance and suicide drones produced by North Korea's Unmanned Aerial Technology Complex, which have been equipped with new artificial intelligence. The drones demonstrated capabilities to track targets on land and sea, and for tactical attack missions. Kim prioritized the development of unmanned equipment and artificial intelligence in modernizing his armed forces, aiming to create a state-long-term plan for rapid drone development. This move comes as North Korean troops sent to fight for Russia gain experience with modern warfare tactics, including drone usage.
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/north-koreas-kim-jong-un-oversees-test-of-new-suicide-drones-8021379Lloyds Bank is partnering with the University of Cambridge to train 300 senior bankers on artificial intelligence, as part of its technology overhaul. The training program aims to enhance the bank's AI capabilities and improve decision-making. Aisha S Gani, a key figure at Lloyds Banking Group Plc, is leading this initiative.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/banking-law/hundreds-of-lloyds-bankers-head-back-to-school-to-learn-aiLloyds Bank is partnering with the University of Cambridge to train 300 senior bankers on artificial intelligence, as part of its technology overhaul. The training program aims to enhance the bank's AI capabilities and improve decision-making. Aisha S Gani, a key figure at Lloyds Banking Group Plc, is involved in this initiative.
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/artificial-intelligence/hundreds-of-lloyds-bankers-head-back-to-school-to-learn-aiLockheed Martin is partnering with Google Cloud to integrate AI capabilities into its operations, enhancing areas such as intelligence analysis and aerospace maintenance. The collaboration utilizes Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform to train and deploy large language models securely and at scale. This partnership reflects both companies' commitment to trustworthy and secure AI deployment, adhering to high security standards.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/lockheed-martin-and-google-cloud-announce-collaboration-to-advance-generative-ai-for-national-security-302413514.htmlwebFrame's dynamic optimizations have enabled a 30% reduction in model size for AI models like Deepseek and LLama, while maintaining over 99% accuracy, thanks to Entropy-Weighted Quantization (EWQ). This technology is now combined with webAI's API layer, which can handle over 20,000+ concurrent requests per minute. The joint solution with MacStadium's Apple infrastructure allows for unprecedented AI deployment at scale, making it possible for a single laptop to serve multiple users with near real-time responses.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/webai-and-macstadium-announce-partnership-to-power-worlds-largest-ai-models-with-apple-silicon-302412640.htmlThe Australian Society of Authors CEO Lucy Hayward has accused Meta of using thousands of original books to train its AI, with no clear consent from the authors. This alleged use of copyrighted material raises concerns about intellectual property rights and the ethics of artificial intelligence development.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/hundreds-of-australian-authors-caught-up-in-lleged-meta-piracy-/105103482