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Business Standard
2 days ago
- Science
- Business Standard
AI takes over Gripen E fighter jet in dogfight trial against real pilot
Swedish defence contractor, Saab, on Wednesday announced that it has conducted successful testing of an artificial intelligence (AI) system piloting a Gripen E warplane in combat scenarios against a real fighter pilot, Reuters reported. The combat testing was done by Saab and a German defence startup, Helsing. It marks a step forward in Europe's effort to compete on autonomy in defence. The trial has also become the first- publicly known instance of AI being tested in a warplane beyond visual range (BVR) rather than in close-range dogfights or on a test aircraft. It was also the first time AI controlled a fully operational jet. The European trials, known as 'Projects Beyond', were carried out between May 28 and June 3 and included three flights, the last of which pitted Helsing's 'Centaur' AI agent piloting a Gripen E against a human-operated Gripen D fighter jet, the report added, citing a statement from the companies. Projects Beyond was funded by the Swedish government, and while the trial remained inconclusive in regards to who performed better, the AI pilot jet or the human top gun, it did indicate an increasing focus on integrating AI and autonomy into combat systems. Saab's Chief Innovation Officer Marcus Wandt, a Swedish astronaut and ex-fighter pilot, told journalists, 'I would say it is not a given who will win... you have to be on your game as a pilot.' Wandt further said, 'If you need to retrain for a new weapon system or new tactics, it will be difficult to stay on par. Right now, there are still pilots out there that will have a chance, but that will change fast.' The trial comes at a time when Saab is exploring new concepts for the next generation of combat jets, which is likely to feature a mix of crewed and uncrewed aircraft, under Sweden's KFS future air combat study.
Yahoo
24-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Drivers are now getting fake text alerts scamming them out of money — why this scheme works in the US
Welcome to the golden age of scam, Time magazine declared last fall. Even the most skeptical of cynics is vulnerable to falling victim to today's sophisticated scams. And as more and more American consumers fall victim to scams, the scammers themselves simply continue to further hone their grift and come up with new ways to defraud victims. I'm 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don't panic. Here are 5 of the easiest ways you can catch up (and fast) A near-record number of Americans are grappling with $1,000 car payments and many drivers can't keep up. Here are 3 ways to stay ahead Protect your retirement savings with these 5 essential money moves — most of which you can complete in just minutes One emerging scam has recently caught the attention of the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers pretending to be toll collection agencies have started texting drivers, saying they owe money for unpaid tolls, warns the FTC. Some drivers in New York City have been unlucky enough to experience the scam firsthand, according to a Fox5 report. Customers of E-ZPass, the NYC electronic toll system that replaces booths, have been receiving texts demanding toll payments. The messages tell recipients to click a link to avoid steep late fees. Except the messages, even if they look legitimate to the average person, are fake. Here's what officials say you need to know to protect yourself. In the case of the NYC E-ZPass scam, customers reported receiving texts beginning with names like "New York Toll Services" or "E-Z Pass,' which was then followed by a message stating they have an unpaid toll invoice for their vehicle and that excessive late fees will be incurred if they don't pay the balance by a certain date. A fake link is included to make the payment. But once people click on that link, Adam Scott Wandt points out, they get drawn further into the scam and then are sometimes asked to pay by credit card. It's from there the scammers were able to gain access to their victims' banking and other personal information. In his interview with Fox 5, Wandt, an associate professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, pointed out that considering how many companies have had data breaches in recent years, millions of consumers' private information has landed in the wrong hands. If you've received a scammy text message or email, the FTC recommends you report it as junk and delete it from your inbox. One of the best ways to avoid falling victim to a scam is to not engage in the first place. Read more: Home prices in America could fly through the roof in 2025 — here's the big reason why and how to take full advantage (with as little as $10) The New York customer service center managing toll collections told Fox 5 it was fully aware of the issue and is raising awareness of it through social media, emailing customers and media announcements. They also reminded customers that they'll only get texts from them if they've signed up for alerts, and they'll never ask for money or other personal information, like a credit card number, Social Security number or birth date. SMS scams like this are certainly not new or unique to the U.S., which lost about $330 million to them in 2022. But what can you do to protect yourself from becoming a victim? One way to tell whether texts are fake is the number they're sent from, which is typically international. You'll often then get a request to reply with 'Y' to receive a link and an unofficial website. Wandt believes it's up to cellphone carriers to intercept fake texts, but without any existing policy in place around that, consumers need to protect themselves and should never click on any questionable links. When in doubt, you can always contact the named company to ask about the message. They'll tell you if it was legit. To help stop scam text messages, the Federal Trade Commission suggests reporting them. Forward any that you receive to 7726 (SPAM), to Apple iMessage or Google's Messages app for Android and to Jamie Dimon issues a warning about the US stock market — says prices are 'kind of inflated.' Crashproof your portfolio with these 3 rock-solid strategies This self-made $500M real estate mogul reveals his 'essential' US portfolio that he says Amazon 'can't hurt' — here's how everyday investors can copy his secret formula Rich, young Americans are ditching the stormy stock market — here are the alternative assets they're banking on instead This article provides information only and should not be construed as advice. It is provided without warranty of any kind.
