China's trying hard to beat the US, but its anti-drone systems and lasers are 'obsolete by the time they are tested'

China is striving to catch up to US capabilities through the development of advanced laser weapons and anti-drone systems, but many of these systems are "obsolete by the time they are tested," according to military analysts.

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China's trying hard to beat the US, but its anti-drone systems and lasers are 'obsolete by the time they are tested' China is striving to catch up to US capabilities through the development of advanced laser weapons and anti-drone systems, but many of these systems are "obsolete by the time they are tested," according to military analysts. Read More »

'Everyone is seriously concerned': 2 years after its viral Brexit letter, Japan is back with another dire warning on leaving the EU "Various scenarios get discussed, from no Brexit to plunging into Brexit without any kind of deal at all," said Hiroaki Nakanishi, chairman of Keidanren business lobby. "We have to consider what to do in all of them." Japanese firms employ hundreds of thousands of workers in the UK. Read More »

This former judge is heading the World Economic Forum's approach to AI — here's why she thinks regulation is unlikely, and what should be done about AI instead BI PRIME: Kay Firth-Butterfield has been thinking through the promise and potential perils of artificial intelligence for years now as a professor and corporate advisor. In her new position at the World Economic Forum, she's working with governments and companies to help maximize AI's beneifts. Read More »

These sinister 'hunger stones' with dire warnings have surfaced in Europe as water levels drop 'Hunger stones' are inscribed boulders along the coast of the Elbe River that are becoming visible due to the region's current drought. The stones reveal eerie messages from previous draughts from hundreds of years ago. One stone from 1616 reads, "If you see me, weep." Read More »

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VR giants are moving into education Google and Oculus are making a concerted effort to expand the use cases for their VR platforms to widen their addressable audiences — and they've recently moved toward transforming the tech into an educational resource. Read More »

The top 5 startups paving the way for transportation and logistics within digital freight services, warehouse robotics, AI, last-mile delivery robotics, and self-driving cars Business Insider Intelligence looked at the top 25 startups disrupting the transportation and logistics industries in five key areas: digital freight services, warehouse robotics, AI for supply chain management, last-mile delivery robotics, and self-driving car software. Read More »

10 things you've heard about intermittent fasting that aren't true Intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating, has become wildly popular. If you're thinking of giving it a try, it's important to know not everything you've read about the diet is true. Here are 10 myths about intermittent fasting. Read More »

11 surprising signs your cat actually likes you Cats show affection in some unique ways, but there are some ways to tell if your cat really likes you. From giving gentle nibbles to bringing you their favorite toy (or a dead bug), here are some surprising signs your cat likes you and is showing affection. Read More »

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