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The New Arab has published a piece accusing Israel of waging what it calls a high-tech genocide in Gaza, arguing that advanced surveillance, targeting systems and AI-assisted weaponry have intensified the scale of destruction and civilian deaths there. The article frames the war as a technological battlefield experiment, adding to a wider international debate over the conduct of Israel's military campaign and the use of automated targeting in densely populated areas.
- 2NSA reportedly spending billions testing AI models●Classified estimates show the NSA is paying billions to test AI models
Classified budget estimates indicate the National Security Agency is paying billions of dollars to test artificial intelligence models, according to a new report. The figures suggest US intelligence agencies are investing heavily in evaluating advanced AI capabilities, prompting debate about the scale of government involvement in the AI sector and its oversight implications.
- 3Indian Railways to monitor food with AI cameras●Railway food is going to be monitored 24/7 in India. Indian Railways is installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras inside pantry
Indian Railways is installing AI-enabled CCTV cameras in pantry cars and base kitchens to provide round-the-clock monitoring of food preparation, packaging and supply. The move is aimed at improving hygiene and quality control in railway catering, and the announcement is drawing wide attention and discussion across India about whether it will improve the often-criticised quality of meals served to passengers.
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Reporter Ken Klippenstein reports that US federal authorities have been treating critics of artificial intelligence as potential foreign agents, according to documents he published. The claim suggests scrutiny of AI commentary under foreign-influence laws, raising concerns among tech and civil liberties observers about surveillance of domestic criticism. Details of the alleged targeting and which agencies are involved remain limited in the published material.
- 5Pentagon seeks $30.3 million for AI lie detector▼The Pentagon is seeking 30.3M USD over five years to build an AI-powered lie detector that can read body language from a
The Pentagon is asking for $30.3 million over five years to develop an AI-powered lie detection system that can analyze body language remotely, without physical contact. The program, called Polygraph Next, is included in the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency's 2027 budget request. Commenters are raising concerns about the privacy implications and scientific reliability of automated deception detection, noting that traditional polygraph accuracy is already contested.
- 6Pentagon seeks $30 million for AI-powered lie detector●The Pentagon wants $30M to build an AI-powered lie detector
The Pentagon is asking for $30 million to develop an AI-powered lie detection system, according to MIT Technology Review. The proposal would fund technology that uses artificial intelligence to assess deception, raising questions among readers about the scientific reliability of such tools and the privacy and civil liberties implications of deploying AI lie detectors in security or military screening.
- 7AI Model Tracks Illicit Bitcoin Transactions Hidden in Networks●AI Model Watches Bitcoin’s Underworld as Illicit Transactions Evolve Into Hidden Networks
A new report describes an AI model designed to monitor illicit activity on the Bitcoin blockchain, detecting how criminal transactions have evolved from simple transfers into complex, hidden networks designed to evade detection. The story, carried by Bioengineer.org, highlights growing use of machine learning in blockchain forensics as regulators and researchers try to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated laundering techniques.
- 8Digital camouflage shirt designed to evade AI surveillance▼Digital camouflage shirt to evade AI surveillance unveiled
A new shirt printed with digital camouflage patterns has been unveiled, designed to confuse AI-powered surveillance systems and prevent the wearer from being recognised by facial recognition cameras. Anti-surveillance fashion aims to exploit weaknesses in computer vision, and the release has drawn attention to growing public concern over ubiquitous camera tracking and the reach of automated monitoring in public spaces.