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This episode of Weapons and Warfare examines Anduril's ALTIUS-700M loitering drone, which can be fired before a target is even in sight.

A new loitering drone waits before striking: Weapon of the week

Today's fighter pilots of the F-22 and F-35, modern icons in their own right, may soon share the skies with artificial Intelligence (AI).

AI fighter pilot initiatives aim to reduce risk, boost air superiority

The demand for copper, a crucial component in renewable energy infrastructure, has surged dramatically, threatening the green transition.

Copper crisis threatens the renewable energy transition

The Arizona Agenda, a state politics newsletter, created a deepfake video of Kari Lake, highlighting challenges of distinguishing content.

Controversial deepfake Kari Lake video shows ease of AI disinformation

Over 1,600 airplanes faced GPS signal disruptions in Eastern Europe, raising concerns over potential Russian interference.

GPS disruption in Europe impacts air traffic, experts point to Russian jammers

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that sets age limits for social media use in the state. Under the new law, children under 14 are prohibited from creating social media accounts, and those aged 14 and 15 will need parental consent to join platforms.

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill restricting social media for kids

A major bridge collapses in Baltimore after being struck by a ship -- sending multiple people into the water. And, Homeland Security raids the homes of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of an ongoing investigation. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Major bridge collapses in Baltimore after ship collision; search and rescue underway

Major tech companies, including Meta, Microsoft, and TikTok, have committed to combating image-based sexual abuse, including AI-generated "deepfakes", ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act. The White House announced the voluntary commitments, which aim to prevent the creation, distribution, and monetization of nonconsensual intimate images, and provide support to victims, particularly women, children, and LGBTQ individuals.

Instagram limits political content as US presidential election nears

Boeing is at a crucial turning point with significant leadership changes and scrutiny over its safety and manufacturing practices.

Boeing braces for big shake-up: Leadership changes and safety checks

Boom Supersonic's XB-1 prototype's maiden flight signals progress in commercial supersonic aviation with plans for more aircraft by 2030.

Boom Supersonic makes history with XB-1’s inaugural flight

SAN Energy Correspondent Jack Aylmer gives answers to some of the most searched questions about EVs on Google.

Answering the internet’s most burning questions about EVs

After its initial public offering on Thursday, March 21, Reddit is now under increased scrutiny to address misinformation on its platform. Analysts are advising the social media company to improve its content moderation to comply with the heightened regulatory standards of being a public entity.

Reddit faces serious misinformation scrutiny now that it’s a public company

A Georgia lawmaker proposed a bipartisan bill to ban the use of deepfakes in politics, citing the need to prevent election deception.

Georgia lawmaker creates deepfake of colleague to garner support for AI bill

The Justice Department announced Thursday that it has filed a significant antitrust lawsuit against Apple Inc., accusing the technology behemoth of illegal anti-competitive practices aimed at maintaining its smartphone market monopoly and inflating profits. According to the lawsuit, Apple is alleged to have manipulated application development rules and features of its iPhones — including iMessage and Apple Wallet — to suppress competition and elevate pricing.

Justice Department sues Apple, claims company holds iPhone monopoly

The power of artificial intelligence is allowing visitors to have conversations with real-life World War II veterans in New Orleans.

AI-powered WWII exhibit allows visitors to talk to heroes of ‘Greatest Generation’

Elon Musk’s Neuralink made headlines Wednesday, March 20, with a live video on X demonstrating its brain implant technology. The video featured 29-year-old Nolan Arbaugh, who has been paralyzed from the shoulders down for eight years following a diving accident, using the device to move a mouse cursor solely through neural signals.

Neuralink posts video of first brain implant patient moving cursor to play chess

Days after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called him an obstacle to peace, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Senate Republicans, and—Elon Musk's Neuralink posts a video of a patient playing chess using their mind.

Netanyahu speaks with Senate Republicans days after Schumer’s speech

Hours after the Supreme Court rules that Texas's immigration law can take effect, it is now back on hold. And, charges have been dropped against the father of a late Marine who was arrested at the State of the Union.

Texas immigration law paused again amid legal seesaw

Is AI washing the new greenwashing? The SEC just fined two investment firms $400k for misleading claims about their AI capabilities.

SEC warns companies against ‘AI washing,’ announces $400,000 penalty

A SpaceX launch and flight proved to be visible from California to Arizona on March 18 as a Starlink mission was successfully completed.

Stargazers reported a bright streak in the sky — it was SpaceX’s Falcon 9

The Supreme Court steps in to extend a block on Texas' immigration law. And, the biggest single prize in TV history will be up for grabs thanks to Amazon and a YouTube star. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 19, 2024.

Supreme Court extends hold on Texas’ immigration law

Through the start of 2024, hybrid vehicles are being purchased at a rate which surpasses that of their fully electric counterparts.

Not sold on fully electric vehicles? Some drivers are opting for a hybrid instead.

SpaceX and the European Space Agency recently signed an agreement for two launches next year, each carrying two Galileo satellites, Javier Benedicto, the agency's director of navigation said. The agreement calls for the satellites to be launched on SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket from the U.S., he added.

China claims US is threatening global security amid ‘spy satellites’ report

Apple is reportedly in discussions with Google to integrate Google's Gemini artificial intelligence engine into the iPhone.

Apple in talks with Google to integrate AI engine into iPhone