Advanced AI seems to tap into some primal human fears. An empowered military AI (EMAI) that independently makes lethal decisions is scary. Ancient mythology is full of stories of creators being destroyed by their creations, as when the Olympian Gods overthrew the Titans. Killer machines are a mainstay of science …

The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Thursday its forces killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar in a Gaza operation the day before. Hours earlier, the IDF announced it was investigating whether Sinwar was dead after rumors of the terrorist leader’s demise began circulating online. “Eliminated: Yahya Sinwar,” the IDF stated on X. …

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) continued to seize terrain in several Lebanon towns along the Israel-Lebanon border. Israeli forces have previously seized or partially secured terrain in Maroun al Ras, Yaroun, and Blida in southeastern Lebanon. Geolocated footage and commercial satellite imagery on October 16 show that Israeli forces have …