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- 1US Air Force receives first 'robot wingmen' drones●US Air Force receives first ‘robot wingmen’ drones to begin autonomous warfare trials
The US Air Force has taken delivery of its first 'robot wingman' drones, autonomous aircraft designed to fly alongside crewed fighter jets. The delivery marks the start of trials into autonomous warfare, testing how unmanned drones can support pilots in combat missions. The programme is seen as a major step toward integrating AI-driven aircraft into military operations.
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Donald Trump has announced plans to create an "AI Force", a new initiative apparently focused on artificial intelligence. Details about the structure, funding and purpose of the proposed force have not yet been made clear, and reaction to the announcement is still forming. Observers are watching to see how the plan would be implemented and what role it would play in US technology and defence policy.
- 3US Military Reforms AI Targeting After Iran School Strike●US Military Modifies AI and Lethal Targeting Process After Iran School Strike
The US military has changed how its artificial intelligence systems are used in lethal targeting decisions, following a strike that hit a school in Minab, Iran. The reforms reportedly alter the process by which AI-derived targets are reviewed and approved before force is used. The incident has drawn scrutiny over the safeguards surrounding automated targeting in combat operations and the accountability chain when strikes kill civilians.
- 4AI and robotics fuel new worker job fears●HR + Robotics = RR?? https://www. cnbc.com/2026/09/20/ai-jobs-wo rker-fears.html # robotics # robot # technology # engin
CNBC reports on growing anxiety among workers that artificial intelligence combined with robotics and automation will reshape or eliminate jobs. The discussion frames human resources and robotics as converging forces in the workplace, with commenters debating how quickly automation could affect employment and which roles are most exposed.
- 5California colleges adapt as AI reshapes higher education●AI is changing higher education. Here’s how California schools are responding
California universities and colleges are adjusting to the rapid spread of artificial intelligence in classrooms, according to the Sacramento Bee. Schools in the state are developing policies and programs on how to handle AI tools in teaching, coursework and student assessment. The report highlights how one of the largest public higher education systems in the US is responding to a technology that is changing how students learn and how instructors teach.
- 6Liquid Cooling Becomes Standard for AI Data Center Racks●Why Near Total Liquid Cooling Is the New Standard for AI Racks
IEEE Spectrum reports that near-total liquid cooling is becoming the default approach for AI computing racks. As AI chips pack more power into denser hardware, air cooling alone can no longer handle the heat, pushing data center operators toward direct liquid cooling designs across new deployments.
- 7Retailers Rewire Payment Systems For Agentic Commerce●How Retailers Are Rewiring Payment Rails For Agentic Commerce
Retailers are rebuilding their payment infrastructure to serve agentic commerce, where AI agents rather than human shoppers initiate and complete purchases. The shift requires new payment rails that can authenticate machine-driven transactions, handle delegated authority, and manage fraud risks when software acts on a customer's behalf. Industry coverage suggests payments providers and merchants see agent-led buying as the next major e-commerce battleground.