The new cyborg weapons are more machine than human.
Redefining Warfare through AI The contemporary approach to warfare seems to shimmer with a corporate sheen that contrasts starkly with the chaos of battlefields. Recently, reports have highlighted the Israeli Defense Forces’ “Target Factory”—a sophisticated AI system dubbed Hapla, or the “Gospel.” This technology doesn’t dictate military operations but enhances them, generating around 100 targets […]
Could cyborg beetles be the saviors of tomorrow?
Here’s another curious “helper”—the Rhinoceros beetle. It’s interesting how what one person sees as a nuisance can be viewed as a lifesaver by another; think of bomb-detecting rats or medical maggots. Now, there’s a new contender in this quirky group of heroes: a remote-controlled beetle designed to assist in locating victims after natural disasters. Dr. […]
‘Depressed’ cyborg hurls itself down flight of stairs- Washington Examiner
A South Korean robot’s “suicide” is being investigated by the Gumi City Council after the cyborg hurled itself down a two-meter, or six-and-a-half foot, flight of stairs on Wednesday. The now-defunct robot was appointed a city council officer in August 2023 and was capable of calling an elevator and moving between floors on its own. […]