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The Escalating Global A.I. Arms Race

China, the U.S., Russia and others have ramped up their contest over artificial-intelligence-backed weapons and military systems. The buildup has been compared to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.

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A Maker of Pet Toys in Ukraine Turns to Killer Drones

An entrepreneur behind drones that make the final strike themselves epitomizes the transformation of Ukraine’s civilian technology industry into a defense powerhouse.

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Iranian TV and Social Media Project Defiant and Distorted View of the War

State media and online propagandists are striking a confident posture, despite heavy losses. Some of the content was generated by artificial intelligence.

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China Bets on Technology to Resist U.S. Pressure

China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.

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In Ukraine, an Arsenal of Killer A.I. Drones Is Being Born in War Against Russia

As the war grinds on, sophisticated Russian defenses have pushed Ukraine to develop a frightening new weapon: semiautonomous killing machines.

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