Archive for the 'War' Category
OpenAI Shows New AI Model to U.S. National Security Officials Before Release
August 27th, 2024The main takeaway from this is that OpenAI probably thinks there are national security implications related to their upcoming “Strawberry” AI model. More extensive commentary on this: My favorite quote, “You might be pretty certain that the answer to two plus two isn’t cat.” Via: Maginative: OpenAI has quietly showcased its latest AI breakthrough, codenamed […]
NSA Releases Internal 1982 Lecture by Computing Pioneer Rear Admiral Grace Hopper
August 27th, 2024I wasn’t going to post this, but it might be of interest if you’re an old computer nerd. Via: Black Vault:
Tulsi Gabbard Endorses Donald Trump for President
August 27th, 2024Via: Tulsi Gabbard:
Rumble CEO Flees France
August 25th, 2024I’m a little late to this, but for good reason — I’ve just safely departed from Europe. France has threatened Rumble, and now they have crossed a red line by arresting Telegram’s CEO, Pavel Durov, reportedly for not censoring speech. Rumble will not stand for this behavior and… — Chris Pavlovski (@chrispavlovski) August 25, 2024
Israel Launched “Preemptive” Strike On Hezbollah In Lebanon ‘To Prevent Major Attack’
August 25th, 2024Via: ZeroHedge: Israel Defense Forces and Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militia in Lebanon, exchanged some of the heaviest fighting in months on Sunday as fears mount that a direct Iranian retaliatory strike on Israel could spark an all-out regional war. Israel’s military launched preemptive strikes in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah’s high-value targets after allegedly detecting movement […]
Oregon: Taxpayer Funded $30,000 Homebuyer Grants, “Only for People Who Are Not American Citizens”
August 25th, 2024Via: Daily Mail: Oregonians have reacted angrily to a taxpayer-funded scheme that doles out $30,000 for non-legal migrants to buy homes, but excludes US citizens. Hacienda Community Development Corporation, a Latino-led group in Portland, says in a promotion that it will give first-time home buyers up to $30,000 to get on the property ladder. But […]
Newest U.S. Aid Package For Ukraine Includes More HIMARS Munitions To Attack Russia
August 24th, 2024Via: ZeroHedge: The United States has introduced another new package of military aid to Ukraine, reported to be worth around $125 million, and this time it includes more munitions for HIMARS systems, at a moment Kiev has acknowledged using the missile system inside Russian territory. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken described in press statement […]
Greek Oil Tanker on Fire After Multiple Attacks in Red Sea
August 23rd, 2024Via: Al Jazeera: A crew of 25 has been rescued from a Greek-flagged oil tanker after it caught fire after multiple attacks in the Red Sea. The Sounion was attacked by more than a dozen people on two small boats who fired multiple projectiles at the ship when it was about 77 nautical miles (143km) […]
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Address to the Nation: Suspends Campaign, Endorses Trump
August 23rd, 2024Update: RFK Jr. Speaks at Trump Rally: — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Address to the Nation https://t.co/Wf4xt12GSX — Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) August 23, 2024
Drone Incursions Over Palmdale Skunkworks Factory
August 20th, 2024Via: The War Zone: The U.S. Air Force’s Plant 42 in California, America’s premier hub for advanced aerospace development work, especially highly classified military programs, has seen a wave of mysterious drone incursions in recent months. The incidents have now become serious enough to prompt the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to impose new, if temporary […]
