News & Articles By Richard Brown
03/18/2024
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By Richard Brown
SPY CRANES? Investigation finds communication devices secretly implanted in Chinese-made cargo cranes used across U.S. ports
Concerns about possible espionage activity have been raised by the discovery of dubious communication devices implanted in cargo cranes manufactured in China that are often used at ports in the United States. The inquiry, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, reveals that certain cranes produced by state-owned Chinese company Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries (ZPMC), […]
03/13/2024
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By Richard Brown
Engineer turns $115-drone into an AI-driven weapon that could be used to hunt, kill people
The once-farfetched concept of artificial intelligence-driven assassin drones has transitioned from the realm of science fiction to a disconcerting reality, as demonstrated by engineer and entrepreneur Luis Wenus. Using a relatively inexpensive $115 drone, Wenus adeptly transformed it into an “assassination drone” through the integration of AI facial recognition technology. (Related: Israeli drone strike assassinates Hamas deputy […]
12/31/2023
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By Richard Brown
Chinese spy agency challenging the CIA with advanced AI program
During the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Chinese spies engaged with technology contractors to enhance their surveillance capabilities in Beijing. They sought an artificial intelligence (AI) program that could instantly create dossiers on individuals, including foreign diplomats, military officers and intelligence operatives using information from various databases and surveillance cameras. The AI-generated profiles allowed Chinese spies […]
12/29/2023
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By Richard Brown
Biden’s regulation of AI usage raises concerns about NARRATIVE CONTROL
“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” This quote made famous by British statesman Winston Churchill now epitomizes the unjustifiable expansion and abuse of government powers in the Joe Biden era. The pandemic ushered in a series of disastrous experiments, from distance learning and monetary supply expansion to lockdowns. After witnessing the extent of […]
12/14/2023
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By Richard Brown
Jury finds Google guilty of turning app store and billing service into unlawful MONOPOLY
A jury has deemed tech giant Google guilty of transforming its Google Play Store and Google Play Billing service into an unlawful monopoly. The jury delivered its verdict on Dec. 11, affirming the search engine giant’s monopolistic control in app distribution and in-app billing services on the Android platform – itself a Google creation. According […]
09/20/2023
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By Richard Brown
G20 endorses “digital public infrastructure” that pushes DIGITAL CURRENCIES – something most Americans oppose
The Group of 20 (G20) is exploring the possibility of a “digital public infrastructure” (DPI) that could lead to digital identification systems and the potential development of a centralized digital currency. The G20 is composed of the European Union and 19 other influential nations. Together, they represent a substantial portion of the global economy, international trade […]
09/07/2023
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By Richard Brown
AI-powered tools for detecting “hate speech” in gaming chats raise concerns about over-policing, censorship
Gaming giant Activision has started listening to gamer chatter with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) that scans conversations for “toxicity” – raising concerns about over-policing and censorship. The AI-powered Toxmod program developed by tech firm Modulate is specifically designed to monitor and manage player interactions in real time. It can detect and restrict “hate speech, […]
08/31/2023
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By Richard Brown
AI-controlled planes now a reality, but are they a boon or bane in the sky?
Aircraft controlled by artificial intelligence (AI) are now a reality, but the question of whether they are a boon or bane in the sky still lingers. The 2005 movie “Stealth” directed by Rob Cohen introduced the concept of autonomous AI on planes. At the same time, it sparked discussions about the moral and ethical questions […]
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