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U.S. War Department pushes four-star autonomous warfare command centered on drones and AI
The U.S. War Department is seeking to establish a four-star combatant command dedicated to autonomous weapon systems such as drones, AI and robots. The plan would add a 12th U.S. combatant command if launched as planned. Under a proposal called Project Agincourt, the Autonomous Warfare Command would have personnel, budget and weapons acquisition authority to integrate unmanned and autonomous forces across the services. A target launch date is Oct. 1, 2027, though legislation is required.
Industry
Chance to redesign South Korea semiconductor strategy now, clean chip \'golden time\'
A Carnegie Endowment for International Peace fellow said South Korea has a rare chance to jointly design power generation, transmission, storage and industrial facilities as it makes long-term decisions on where to locate semiconductor, AI and data centre infrastructure. Darcie Draudt-Vejares said competitiveness now depends on access to stable, affordable low-carbon power, amid buyer pressure for emissions cuts and rising electricity demand driven by AI expansion.
Telecommunications & Media
Tech platforms step up cleanup as AI spam \'slop\' floods internet
Tech platform companies are stepping up efforts to filter or reduce exposure to low-quality AI-generated content as concerns grow that it is polluting the online information ecosystem. The New York Times reported services from messaging and reviews to archives and dating are acting. Spotify removed 75 million items, LinkedIn added a reporting button and TikTok tested controls and deleted videos. Google removed 130,000 channels, while experts say public fatigue is growing.