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fromTheregister
3 days ago

Navy backs right to repair after $13B carrier goes half-fed

Phelan highlighted that a significant portion of repair difficulties arises from restrictive vendor contracts, making basic fixes costly and time-consuming for the Navy's operational equipment.
Tech industry
Women in technology
fromThe Verge
4 weeks ago

Microsoft says its Azure and AI tech hasn't harmed people in Gaza

Microsoft's review found no evidence linking its technology to harm in Gaza, but employee protests continue amid concerns over military contracts.
UK politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

The UK's military spending less with US biz, more with Euro

The UK's MOD is shifting defense spending from US to European contractors, with significant growth in expenditure with local firms.
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Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
9 months ago

DeepMind workers urge Google to drop military contracts

200 Google DeepMind workers urge the company to end military contracts, citing ethical concerns that conflict with their AI principles.
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

I've Worked at Google for Decades. I'm Sickened by What It's Doing.

The author's sentiment towards Google has shifted from pride to heartbreak over its military contracts and treatment of workers.
Google has increasingly involved itself in military contracts, leading to significant employee protests and retaliation.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
9 months ago

DeepMind workers urge Google to drop military contracts

200 Google DeepMind workers urge the company to end military contracts, citing ethical concerns that conflict with their AI principles.
Women in technology
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

I've Worked at Google for Decades. I'm Sickened by What It's Doing.

The author's sentiment towards Google has shifted from pride to heartbreak over its military contracts and treatment of workers.
Google has increasingly involved itself in military contracts, leading to significant employee protests and retaliation.
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Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Anduril beat 9 competitors to snag a $642 million anti-drone contract for the US Marine Corps

Anduril secured a $642 million deal with the Marine Corps for anti-drone technology to combat smaller unmanned drones.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Defense tech startup Epirus raises $250M Series D to counter drone swarms | TechCrunch

Epirus raised $250 million in Series D funding to strengthen its anti-drone technology and expand its market presence.
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