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For the first time in the history of jets, computers and humans, an AI pilot flew head-to-head against a human in the real world.

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AI agents go nose-to-nose with human pilots in real-world dogfight

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For the first time in the history of jets, artificial intelligence and humans, an AI pilot flew a fighter jet head-to-head against a human pilot in the real world. The test took place sometime in 2023. Pulling off the feat off was a collaborative effort between several government agencies including the Air Force Research Lab, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), the Air Force Test Center, and the Air Force Test Pilot School. Hitting the milestone also required help from industry partners like Lockheed Martin, EpiSci and Shield AI. The teams worked together to put AI agents at the…

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The White House has announced $7 billion in solar power grants, but it comes as some states are experiencing a surplus of this energy.

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White House unveils $7B in solar grants as some states deal with a solar surplus

Tesla recalls nearly every Cybertruck it has delivered over accelerator issue
Meta launches AI chatbot across Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Ray-Ban smart glasses, sparking concerns about privacy and bias.

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Meta AI debuts across platforms raising privacy, bias concerns

FBI director warns Chinese hackers waiting for ‘just the right moment’ to strike
Officials in Mexico told Chinese EV makers they will not get subsidies after U.S. pressure to stop perceived attempt at avoiding tariffs.

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Mexico disrupts China’s potential plan to infiltrate US EV market
911 services in South Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada and Texas restored after outages, possibly due to cyberattacks and cellular carrier issues.

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911 emergency outages resolved in four states
The Senate dismisses impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary and an Indonesian volcano triggers evacuations.

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Senate dismisses articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Mayorkas
Seven jurors selected in former President Trump's hush money trial; historic rains flood United Arab Emirates, impacting airport and region.

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First 7 jurors selected in Trump hush money trial
For this weapon of the week, join host Ryan Robertson in an interview with the creator of a new USV: the Metal Shark Prowler.

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A new USV is working to be self-sufficient: Weapon of the week
Recent reports from Tesla Cybertruck drivers have raised concerns about accelerator malfunctions, potentially posing serious safety risks.

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Drivers report Cybertruck accelerator problem amid other Tesla issues
At least 50 possible jurors are excused after saying they could not be fair regarding former President Trump's hush money trial.

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Dozens of jurors excused as Trump’s hush money trial begins
Recent warnings from the National Security Agency highlight an ongoing cyber threat to Americans posed by the persistence of Chinese hackers.

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Chinese hackers target US infrastructure with unprecedented persistence
A new partnership between the U.S. Department of Commerce and South Korea's Samsung Electronics was announced Monday, April 15. The collaboration aims to position the U.S. as a global leader in semiconductor technology.

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Biden admin deal will give $6.4 billion to Samsung to boost chip production
Following Iran's attack on Israel, the world waits for their next steps. For the first time, a former U.S. president faces criminal charges.

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Israeli war cabinet meets after Iran’s direct attack
General Michael Erik Kurilla, the U.S. Central Command's leader in the Middle East, arrived in Israel on Thursday. According to officials cited by The New York Times, General Kurilla will work closely with the Israeli military to prepare for Iran's expected retaliation, discuss the ongoing conflict with Hamas, and coordinate aid efforts.

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US sends top commander to Israel ahead of expected attack from Iran
Lawmakers in Washington state think a new nuclear reactor can help hit climate goals, but environmentalists say it'll do more harm than good.

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Environmentalists, tribal leaders protest new nuclear reactor in Washington state
A new study has revealed the potential of reconductoring to significantly enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the U.S. power grid.

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How reconductoring could allow almost all of the US to run on clean energy
Arizona has enacted a ban on abortion at all stages of pregnancy following the state Supreme Court's decision to uphold an 1864 law that criminalizes the procedure. The court's 4-2 decision on Tuesday, April 9, makes all abortions illegal except when necessary to save a woman's life.

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Arizona Supreme Court rules 1864 near-total abortion ban can be enforced
TikTok is expected to a launch a new app that will rival Instagram. The reported app will be called "TikTok Notes."

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War for social media superiority: TikTok to launch rival app to Instagram
Tesla has settled a lawsuit with the family of Walter Huang, a Silicon Valley engineer who died in a crash while using the company’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving software in 2018. The lawsuit alleged that Tesla, along with CEO Elon Musk, had exaggerated the capabilities of its self-driving technology, misleading consumers into believing that constant vigilance while driving was unnecessary.

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Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal Autopilot crash of Apple engineer
Monday, April 8, saw significant developments in three of the four criminal cases involving former President Donald Trump. Special Counsel Jack Smith, leading the federal charges against Trump for efforts to overturn the 2020 election, urged the Supreme Court to dismiss Trump’s claims of immunity from prosecution.

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Trump’s criminal cases see day of court filings on immunity claim, bids to delay
Microsoft's threat report highlights China and North Korea's AI-driven cyber activities targeting elections in the US and Asia.

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China’s AI-generated content targets US, India and South Korea elections
EV battery recycling companies like ReElement are trying to challenge China's 15-year head start on the world in producing this technology.

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Can EV battery recycling help challenge China’s monopoly over this tech?
In a year where Americans are anxiously waiting for interest rates to drop, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warns rates may go even higher.

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Jamie Dimon warns of higher interest rates, recession and AI taking jobs