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Gulf Insider
5 days ago
- Politics
- Gulf Insider
Watch: Chinese Military Unveils Robot Murder Wolves
The Chinese military conducted tactical exercises integrating robotic wolves and infantry-operated drones, underscoring Beijing's push to deploy unmanned systems in modern combat operations, according to state-run media. The 76th Group Army's drills focused on battlefield coordination between personnel and autonomous technologies for reconnaissance, strategic point clearing, fire support and breaching defensive positions, according to a military statement. The exercises represent China's latest effort to advance unmanned warfare capabilities amid growing global competition in military robotics. The robotic wolves, branded 'steel warriors,' debuted at the 2024 Airshow China exhibition before being deployed in joint exercises with Cambodia. During the 2024 'Golden Dragon' exercise, China fielded a rifle-armed robotic wolf for assault operations. The follow-up 'Golden Dragon 2025' exercise featured a UAV equipped with a QBZ-95 assault rifle providing fire cover for ground units. The military demonstrations come as Chinese defense analysts raise concerns about the ethical implications of autonomous weapons systems. In a recent People's Liberation Army Daily op-ed, analysts Yuan Yi, Ma Ye and Yue Shiguang called for 'ethical and legal research' to address risks from militarized robots, warning that malfunctioning units could cause 'indiscriminate killings and accidental deaths.' The PLA Daily authors referenced Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics, which prohibit robots from harming humans, arguing that militarized humanoid robots 'clearly violate' these principles. They proposed overhauling Asimov's framework for military applications, emphasizing that combat robots must adhere to laws of war by 'obeying humans,' 'respecting humans' and 'protecting humans.' The trio of analysts stressed the need for built-in constraints to prevent excessive force and indiscriminate killing, while cautioning against prematurely replacing human soldiers, noting that robots still lack critical capabilities including speed, dexterity and complex terrain navigation. 'Even if humanoid robots become mature and widely used, they will not fully replace other unmanned systems,' the authors concluded, advocating for balanced integration of robotics into warfare.
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Much-loved 90s restaurants in Scotland
These photos take you back a quarter of a century to show the nation's best-loved places to eat at the time. Celebrity chefs and some famous diners, from DJs to footballers, feature in this retro photo gallery, which also shows the hard-working staff who contributed to the restaurants' success. Some of the restaurants pictured are still going strong, but many have sadly closed over the intervening years. Have you dined at any of these places, and which lost restaurant from the 90s would you most like to see reopen? Let us know in the comments section. 1 . McEwan's esley McEwan at McEwan's The Mugwump restaurant on Stafford Street, Edinburgh, in 1999 | TSPL Photo: Paul Raeburn Photo Sales 2 . Sarti Sarti Italian restaurant, on Bath Street, Glasgow, pictured in 1999 | TSPL Photo: Robert Perry Photo Sales 3 . Golden Dragon Mr C C Chan, owner of the Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant on Castle Street, Edinburgh, pictured in 1999 | TSPL Photo: Bill Henry Photo Sales
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Much-loved 90s restaurants in Scotland
These photos take you back a quarter of a century to show the nation's best-loved places to eat at the time. Celebrity chefs and some famous diners, from DJs to footballers, feature in this retro photo gallery, which also shows the hard-working staff who contributed to the restaurants' success. Some of the restaurants pictured are still going strong, but many have sadly closed over the intervening years. Have you dined at any of these places, and which lost restaurant from the 90s would you most like to see reopen? Let us know in the comments section. 1 . McEwan's esley McEwan at McEwan's The Mugwump restaurant on Stafford Street, Edinburgh, in 1999 | TSPL Photo: Paul Raeburn Photo Sales 2 . Golden Dragon Mr C C Chan, owner of the Golden Dragon Chinese restaurant on Castle Street, Edinburgh, pictured in 1999 | TSPL Photo: Bill Henry Photo Sales 3 . Banks Chef Peter Banks pictured at the Banks restaurant, of which he is patron, on Newington Road, Edinburgh, in December 1999 | TSPL Photo: Susan Burrell Photo Sales 4 . Jolly Restaurant Vito Alongi at the Jolly Restaurant, Elm Row, Edinburgh, pictured next to his wood-burning pizza oven, in 1999 | TSPL Photo: Jon Savage Photo Sales
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pony AI's Just Snuck Into the Golden Dragon--Now What?
Landing in a major index is known to trigger a bump or two. That just happened to Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY) this morning, and its stock jumped nearly 8% before the market even opened. The companyfresh off its November 2024 IPOjust became the only pure-play autonomous-driving firm in the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index, a 73-member benchmark that's long been a go-to for funds tracking Chinese names on U.S. exchanges. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 1 Warning Sign with PONY. Being added to the Golden Dragon isn't just a pat on the back; it usually means automatic purchases by ETFs and asset managers that mimic the index. For a young AV specialist like Pony AI, which is still ramping its robotaxi and driver-assist programs across China's biggest cities, that structural demand can help smooth out the usual volatility. Keep an eye on how the shares behave over the next few weeksif those passive-fund flows stick around and combine with any positive news on testing milestones or regulatory nods in China, we could see PONY carving out a steadier upward trend rather than the usual roller-coaster ride. This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
American Military News
31-05-2025
- Politics
- American Military News
Cambodian border troops in brief firefight with Thai military
Cambodian and Thai troops reportedly exchanged gunfire for approximately 10 minutes at 5.45am this morning, May 28, in Preah Vihear province's Choam Ksan district, which borders the Chon Bak area of Thailand's Ubon Ratchathani province, according to Thai media. Major General Mao Phalla, spokesperson for the Royal Cambodian Army, confirmed the skirmish with Trayorng News, a media outlet close to the Ministry of Interior. 'A brief clash did occur. The Thai side initiated the gunfire,' he said. A Thai official claimed that their troops were fired upon while conducting a routine patrol. Phalla added that he was still gathering information and consulting with his superiors before providing further details on the incident. The Post reached out to Chhum Socheat, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence, for clarification, but he was too busy to comment as he was attending the closing of the 'Golden Dragon' joint Chinese-Cambodian military exercises. According to The Nation Thailand, the clash, which resulted in no reported casualties, occurred in a disputed border area which is claimed by both sides. 'Both Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to maintain the status quo in this area to avoid destabilising the border, prohibiting activities such as construction, troop movements or excavations without prior notification,' it said. ___ © 2025 the Asia News Network Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
