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Submission + - Ukrainian intelligence reveals components of new Russian AI-targeted drone (pravda.com.ua)

Submitted by sinij
sinij writes:

The key feature of the drone is its ability to autonomously search for and select targets using artificial intelligence. Its computing system is based on the Chinese Leetop A203 minicomputer, with a high-speed processor assembly built on the NVIDIA Jetson Orin module. It is assumed that the UAV uses computer vision navigation â" comparing real-time camera images with preloaded terrain photos.

Due to effectiveness of signal jamming, RF remote controlled drones were replaced with fiber-optic drones, but that puts severe limitation on range and maneuverability. This appears to be another attempt around signal jamming, by using AI for both navigation via optical sensor and targeting via image recognition. It follows that such drone would have to independently of operator's input identify and engage targets.

Comment Re:Which conspiracy are you talking about? (Score 1) 151

Is there an actual documented conspiracy where we have the people involved in admitting to it like the above ones that YouTube has been banning videos over?

Biden mental decline, Hunter Biden laptop just to name few. Now go pretend that we always been at war with Eurasia.

Submission + - FAA To Eliminate Floppy Disks Used In Air Traffic Control Systems (tomshardware.com)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: The head of the Federal Aviation Administration just outlined an ambitious goal to upgrade the U.S.’s air traffic control (ATC) system and bring it into the 21st century. According to NPR, most ATC towers and other facilities today feel like they’re stuck in the 20th century, with controllers using paper strips and floppy disks to transfer data, while their computers run Windows 95. While this likely saved them from the disastrous CrowdStrike outage that had a massive global impact, their age is a major risk to the nation’s critical infrastructure, with the FAA itself saying that the current state of its hardware is unsustainable.

“The whole idea is to replace the system. No more floppy disks or paper strips,” acting FAA administrator Chris Rocheleau told the House Appropriations Committee last Wednesday. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also said earlier this week,” This is the most important infrastructure project that we’ve had in this country for decades. Everyone agrees — this is non-partisan. Everyone knows we have to do it.” The aviation industry put up a coalition pushing for ATC modernization called Modern Skies, and it even ran an ad telling us that ATC is still using floppy disks and several older technologies to keep our skies safe. [...]

Currently, the White House hasn’t said what this update will cost. The FAA has already put out a Request For Information to gather data from companies willing to take on the challenge of upgrading the entire system. It also announced several ‘Industry Days’ so companies can pitch their tech and ideas to the Transportation Department. Duffy said that the Transportation Department aims to complete the project within four years. However, industry experts say this timeline is unrealistic. No matter how long it takes, it’s high time that the FAA upgrades the U.S.’s ATC system today after decades of neglect.

Comment Re:10 years from now (Score 1) 164

We'll be in bad shape because it didn't replace humans in various areas we expect it to.

Additionally, demographics (boomer retiring) will put additional stress on the system. In my field I am already seeing experts retiring and not getting replaced, as there is no talent pipeline of younger people.

The next 10 years will be rough even without AI.

Comment Re:10 years from now (Score 1) 164

I would say a significant number of students entering medical education are rational. When considering lifetime earnings, getting your wages suppressed due to AI automation would absolutely be a part of rational decision making process when selecting a specialization. Radiology would get de-prioritized due to these risks, with candidates that are entering this field ending up as lower quality (poor decision making or poor merit resulting in limited choices).

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