War zones
Coverage of War zones in the Nexus archive.
- Pokémon Go data trained AI that could assist military drones in war zones
An AI model trained on data from Pokémon Go's location scans could help military drones navigate war zones. The augmented reality game, which lets players catch Pokémon using mobile cameras, had over 800 million downloads worldwide by 2018.
- US forces deployed to war zones are reportedly being targeted using location data: Pentagon
US forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports from military officials. This highlights the role of the global surveillance economy in influencing modern warfare.
- On World Press Freedom Day, Pope honours journalists killed in war zones
Pope Leo XIV honors journalists killed in war zones on World Press Freedom Day, urging the faithful to remember those who died pursuing the truth.
- Microsoft hints at bit bunkers for war zones
Microsoft is reevaluating datacenter design in conflict-prone regions following Iran's attacks on Middle Eastern bit barns, which are linked to US military operations. President Brad Smith discussed the need for enhanced security measures in such areas.