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China's Xi Jinping purges nuclear missile command amid alleged corruption probe

August 3, 2023

China's Xi Jinping purges nuclear missile command amid alleged corruption probe

Reports indicate the former commander and deputies of China's Rocket Force took advantage of their position for monetary gain, while others accuse Xi Jinping of a loyalty purge.

As AI goes global, let the UN control it

July 27, 2023

As AI goes global, let the UN control it

Open science, data access and the correct use of AI at large are entangled in a new geopolitical dynamic.

Oppenheimer biographer endorses Democrat bill to bar AI from launching nukes

July 21, 2023

Oppenheimer biographer endorses Democrat bill to bar AI from launching nukes

Kai Bird, the Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer of J. Robert Oppenheimer, has endorsed legislation that would bar AI programs from launching nuclear weapons.

US ignores Iran’s active nuclear weapons activities by using ‘defective’ definition: Expert

July 17, 2023

US ignores Iran’s active nuclear weapons activities by using ‘defective’ definition: Expert

An expert on Iran's nuclear development says the U.S. is improperly assessing Iran's pursuit of atomic weapons, supported by Dutch, Swedish and German intelligence reports.

Massachusetts Democrat calls for legislation to keep artificial intelligence away from nuclear button

July 14, 2023

Massachusetts Democrat calls for legislation to keep artificial intelligence away from nuclear button

A Democratic senator is calling for legislation in order to keep powerful artificial intelligence systems away from the nuclear button "before it's too late."

Iran moves toward possible atom bomb test in defiance of Western sanctions: intel report

July 9, 2023

Iran moves toward possible atom bomb test in defiance of Western sanctions: intel report

New European intelligence reports show Iran's regime bypassing sanctions to secure technology for its illicit nuclear weapons program and possibly test an atomic bomb.

Biden Iran policy under scrutiny amid top aide's security clearance suspension

July 4, 2023

Biden Iran policy under scrutiny amid top aide's security clearance suspension

Growing scrutiny of U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley’s alleged misconduct for reportedly revealing classified information has angered some in Congress who are demanding answers.

Biden admin denies 'interim' Iran deal, but new report suggests continued diplomatic backdoor dealings

June 30, 2023

Biden admin denies 'interim' Iran deal, but new report suggests continued diplomatic backdoor dealings

The Biden administration has claimed there is no nuclear deal "in the offing," but recent reports indicate that U.S. and Iranian officials have continued diplomatic talks.

US flies nuclear-capable bombers to Korean Peninsula as North Korea pushes to expand nuclear arsenal

June 30, 2023

US flies nuclear-capable bombers to Korean Peninsula as North Korea pushes to expand nuclear arsenal

After North Korea staged massive anti-U.S. rallies Sunday, the United States demonstrated its force by flying nuclear-capable bombers to the Korean Peninsula.

Biden's Iran envoy Robert Malley placed on leave amid security clearance investigation

June 29, 2023

Biden's Iran envoy Robert Malley placed on leave amid security clearance investigation

U.S. Special Envoy for Iran Robert Malley has been placed on leave while his security clearance is being investigated, government officials confirmed on Thursday.