In the future, major decisions taken in the theatre of war are likely to be made by machines. The decision to shoot a missile or drop a bomb will be made electronically, eliminating the flawed human mind from any decision-making process. Systems based on artificial intelligence will perform many of […]
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Tony Abbott becomes latest shot fired in the post-Brexit culture war
Emily Thornberry, the shadow trade secretary, said she was “disgusted that Boris Johnson thinks this offensive, leering, cantankerous, climate change-denying, Trump-worshipping misogynist is the right person to represent our country overseas”. “He was ousted by his own colleagues after two years in power, and kicked out of Australian politics by […]
US senators seek precision shot at China to spare Hong Kong
NEW YORK — American lawmakers are rummaging through their sanctions toolbox for a targeted blow that would make China feel pain over Hong Kong while minimizing damage to the city itself and Washington’s interests. The Chinese Communist Party “must know that there are consequences to its actions,” said Republican Sen. […]
US senators seek precision shot at China that spares Hong Kong
NEW YORK — American lawmakers are rummaging through their sanctions toolbox for a targeted blow that would make China feel pain over Hong Kong while minimizing damage to the city itself and Washington’s interests. The Chinese Communist Party “must know that there are consequences to its actions,” said Republican Sen. […]