FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 2 - Caught on Camera

'Almost started a war': How an AI error led to a close call between US and China

An intelligence report circulated across the US military this spring during the war with Iran set off an alarming chain of events after it claimed that a Chinese ship in the Middle East was carrying components linked to a nuclear weapons programme.

The Times of India · Sep 19

AI goes rogue? How a faulty intelligence report created with a chatbot almost led to a US-China war

US forces prepared to intercept a Chinese vessel based on flawed intelligence. An AI chatbot reportedly misidentified cargo, suggesting nuclear weapons components were aboard. This faulty analysis almost triggered a major military confrontation between the US and China. Officials later discovered the intelligence was erroneous, halting the planned operation. The…

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Cold War Nukes Still Missing: Three US bombs vanished in accidents; experts say recovery unlikely

During the Cold War, three nuclear bombs belonging to the US military vanished without a trace. In 1958, one disappeared near Tybee Island, Georgia, while another plummeted into the depths of the Philippine Sea after an aircraft mishap from a carrier. The third was lost in an incident involving a…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Trump says he has ‘no regret’ over Iran war, vows conflict will end after midterms

President Trump stated he does not regret the war against Iran, despite potential election impacts. He believes supporters are proud of his efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump anticipates the conflict will conclude immediately after the upcoming midterm elections. The war, initiated on February 28, has caused…

The Economic Times · Sep 11

Disabling cameras, ‘excessive invasive’ searches: 20 years on, Iran faces UN council over nuclear probe

The UN’s nuclear watchdog has asked the UN Security Council to hold Iran accountable for its failure to comply with safeguards designed to prevent the development of nuclear weapons, diplomatic officials said Wednesday.

The Times of India · Sep 10

‘Peaceful’ Sweden once sought nuclear weapons. That legacy still shapes defence planning

For decades, Sweden has fostered a self-image as something of a world record-holder for peace, celebrating more than two centuries since it was last at war. But this record involves some creative accounting. The narrative, for example, excludes Sweden’s participation in modern-day military operations in Afghanistan and Libya.

The Conversation · Sep 9

Energy secretary says US might not reach nuclear agreement with Iran

Chris Wright tells ABC there ‘may not’ be an agreement that would prevent Iran from having nuclear weapons

The Guardian - US · Sep 6

Bernie Sanders AI Bill Threatens Developers With 20-Year Jail Terms, Likening Tech to Nuclear Weapons

Sanders and Casar want to ban superintelligent AI and jail violators for 20 years, comparing it to nuclear crimes, days after OpenAI said its new model may already be AGI.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4

Tucker Carlson Demands Trump's Immediate Removal Over Nuclear Weapons Threats Despite Years of MAGA Support

Tucker Carlson has called for Donald Trump's removal if he considers using nuclear weapons first, marking a significant shift from his previous support for the former president.

International Business Times UK · Sep 1

North Korea says hostile US policy unchanged, vows to strengthen nuclear force

North Korea rejected US calls for denuclearisation, accusing Washington of maintaining a hostile policy through human rights criticism, military exercises and demands for complete denuclearisation. Pyongyang said its nuclear weapons were an absolute guarantee of sovereignty and vowed to strengthen its arsenal, dismissing hopes of easing tensions or reviving dialogue.

The Economic Times · Aug 31