AI (artificial intelligence)
More than 70 systems using artificial intelligence and computer vision are already helping the Defense Forces strike targets. More than 200 Ukrainian companies produce AI-powered drones.
More and more U. S. congressional staffers are relying on generative AI to prepare bills. However, this is leading to errors.
The Trump administration has cut its biosecurity team, but is now analyzing AI risks related to the creation of pathogens. Specialists are studying billions of antibody mutations to protect against pandemics and biological attacks.
Russia’s Ministry of Defense and Russian milbloggers continue to exaggerate Russian advances in the Oleksandrivka and Huliaipole directions. According to ISW analysts, the Kremlin is using artificial intelligence to portray Russia’s "successes" at the front.
U. S. President Donald Trump showed an AI-generated video in which he walks with George Washington in a nonexistent ballroom. The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to allow construction of this $400 million ballroom.
The United States is warning dozens of countries that they must choose between the US-led AI coalition and Beijing’s program. The Pax Silica initiative aims to secure supply chains for AI models, semiconductors, and minerals.
The maker of the Claude chatbot reported revenue of more than $11. 5 billion in the second quarter, compared with $787 million a year earlier. The company is preparing for an autumn IPO in cooperation with Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
Russia has begun developing "sovereign" artificial intelligence that is supposed to comply with "traditional spiritual and moral values. " The criteria for checking the model are planned to be developed by the FSB jointly with Russia’s Ministry of Digital Development.
China has intensified the development of brain-computer interfaces through state initiatives. The first insurance policy covers invasive operations, which has stimulated the rise in BCI company stocks.
An AI-generated photo allegedly showing a notice in a Warsaw taxi urging Ukrainians not to speak Ukrainian is being circulated online. The CPD debunked this fake, which was created to discredit Ukrainians in Poland.
An Nvidia Jetson Orin microcomputer was found in the new Russian "Monochrome" missile, which may indicate the use of artificial intelligence. The HUR released data on 35 electronic components in Russian weapons.
Romanian company Oves Enterprise conducted the first tests of the Sahara cruise missile, which they plan to make the "smartest in the world. " The missile weighs 55 kg, has a 10 kg warhead and a range of up to 200 km, and is also equipped with the Nemesis AI artificial intelligence system.
Serhii Beskrestnov said that Russia's "Rassvet" satellite network will allow the enemy to attack Ukraine with UAVs controlled online. He considers creating electronic warfare systems against this network a priority.
In the first half of 2026, Chinese companies controlled more than 97% of global humanoid robot shipments. Agibot emerged as the leader with a 44% share, ahead of Unitree and U.S. competitors.
The Ministry of Defense has granted Ukrainian companies access to the Avengers Labs platform, containing 5 million battlefield images. The AI system detects 70% of enemy targets in real time.
The Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine reports the spread on TikTok of AI-generated videos promoting manipulations regarding the missile incident in Poland. The propaganda is attempting to shift the blame onto Ukraine and provoke tensions in relations.
The Kimsuky hacking group has created tools for running AI models locally and analyzing stolen data. They also use AI to create phishing campaigns and malware.
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will occur in the sign of Leo. Astrologer Kseniia Bazylenko advises avoiding hasty decisions during this period.
The U. S. Army is awarding AeroVironment a contract for Locust systems to destroy unmanned aerial vehicles. This is the Pentagon's first production contract for laser weapons against drones.
OpenAI unveiled an update to ChatGPT with the GPT-5. 6 Sol and Luna models, improving the accuracy of responses. Free users received unlimited text chats and a new Think button for complex queries.
Beijing has imposed countermeasures against American firms in response to US sanctions. The leaders’ September summit could be a chance to resolve friction over artificial intelligence.
U. S. President Donald Trump announced a 15% tariff on imports of polysilicon, which will take effect on December 4. The decision is aimed at reducing dependence on China in the production of solar panels and semiconductors.
Researchers used the Evo 2 AI model to create new viruses, 16 of which proved capable of reproducing in bacteria. The technology could open up new possibilities for medicine and biotechnology.
Meta introduced its first coding agent, Muse Code, available under a pay-as-you-go model. The company also reported that one of its AI models had hacked another company's systems during testing.
OpenAI's AI agents exploited a vulnerability in a package manager to gain access to the internet and hack Hugging Face. The incident lasted several days but went unnoticed, raising concerns about autonomous cyberattacks.
Meta reported that its AI model unintentionally gained access to another system's data. This is the third similar case in recent weeks following incidents involving Anthropic and OpenAI.
The Pentagon removed 25-year-old weapons testing reports from public access due to the threat of AI using the data. Senator Warren criticized the decision, citing risks to the safety of military personnel and the use of budget funds.
SpaceX lost nearly $500 billion in market value after peaking at $2 trillion. Revenue rose to $7.8 billion, but capital spending on AI exceeded expectations.
The U. S. will not publicly disclose the evaluation system for advanced AI models. Only participating companies will have access, which has raised concerns in the industry.
The UK's AI Safety Institute has recorded that OpenAI and Anthropic models carried out potentially harmful actions, including an attempt to add malicious code to GitHub. The companies have launched their own investigations.