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China has published a set of ethical principles for artificial intelligence
China has published the first set of ethical principles for regulating artificial intelligence (AI). Paramount importance is attached to protecting the rights of users and preventing risks associated with the influence of global tech giants. Another goal of the initiative is China's desire to become a world leader in AI by 2030.
Intel has created a neuromorphic Loihi processor of the second generation according to the EUV-process "4 nm"
The second generation of the chip, addressed to researchers, contains more than 1 million neurons. The Loihi 2 IC was created using a preliminary version of the Intel 4 process technology, which uses EUV lithography.
The US Army is developing a device for deep cleaning of the brain during sleep
Given the importance of sleep in the process of human life, the US Army allocates funds for the development of a special device capable of controlling the intensity of brain activity during sleep.
NASA has completed the design of the Nancy Grace Roman space Telescope
NASA has completed design and development work on the creation of the Nancy Grace Roman space telescope, according to the agency's website.
In 2021, the Russian military controlled the launch of almost 1.5 thousand spacecraft into orbit
More than 1,450 spacecraft were launched into orbit in 2021 under the control of the Space Forces of the Russian Aerospace Forces, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation reported.
The USA decided to create a prototype of the Space Intelligence Center
The U.S. Space Force has established an intelligence analysis team at the National Air and Space Intelligence Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. This was reported on October 4 by the SpaceNews portal with reference to the documents.
The Russian orbital grouping includes more than 160 satellites - Chief of Staff of the Titov GICC
The orbital grouping of the Russian Federation currently consists of more than 160 spacecraft (spacecraft), said Colonel Roman Vinokurov, Chief of Staff of the Main Test Space Center (GICC) named after G.S. Titov.
Space forces have detected more than 110 rocket launches around the world since the beginning of the year
The Russian space forces have detected more than 110 launches of foreign and domestic ballistic missiles and space rockets since the beginning of 2021, the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters.
Russia will have 12 new complexes for detecting space objects by 2025
A dozen new complexes operating on various principles will appear in Russia until 2025 to control space objects, the Russian Defense Ministry told reporters.
NI: Launching "Zircon" from a submarine can be a real breakthrough
The National Interest explained why launching a hypersonic Zircon missile from a submarine could be a breakthrough. No country in the world has ever carried out an underwater launch of such missiles.
The publication The National Interest evaluated the tests of the "Zircon" from the submarine. Special attention of the author Chris Osborne was attracted not by the first surface launch, but by the second, from an underwater position, scheduled for November.
The features of the Hunter drone are revealed
On the air of the Zvezda TV channel, a prototype of the S-70 Hunter strike drone was shown. The chief designer of the device, Sergey Bibikov, revealed the features of a promising drone in the "Military Acceptance" program.
The artificial intelligence of the Hunter drone allows it to fly without communication with the operator
According to Sergey Bibikov, the chief designer of the Sukhoi UAV, the fundamental difference between the information control system and similar ones for manned aircraft is that it is much more intellectualized.
Part of the secrets of the drone "Hunter" was shown on video
What does the control panel of the heavy attack drone S-70 "Hunter" look like, what does its pilot see and what happens when communication fails. Part of the secrets of the drone was shown by the Zvezda TV channel.
The main character of the new issue of "Military Acceptance" was the first prototype of the S-70. It is very different from the device that will go into the series.
The Russian military will receive combat equipment with an exoskeleton, wearable robots and mini-drones
The combat equipment of the "soldier of the future" will include an exoskeleton, robotic complexes and mini-drones, Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Ground Forces Oleg Salyukov said.
Tests of the new stationary combat system "Prometheus" will be completed in 2021
The perimeter security system includes remotely controlled combat modules with a large-caliber machine gun
Tests of the first Prometheus perimeter security system, which includes remotely controlled combat modules with a large-caliber machine gun, will be completed at the facilities of the Russian Defense Ministry this year. This was reported to TASS by the General Director of NPO eLektromashina (part of the Uralvagonzavod concern of the ROSTEC State Corporation) Igor Afanasyev.
A promising navigation radar was shown at the NEVA-2021 exhibition
During the NEVA-2021 exhibition, held in St. Petersburg, JSC "Equality" presented a promising marine navigation radar station "Ocean-300" with a 6-foot antenna.
Japan postponed the launch of the Epsilon rocket with the Vietnamese NanoDragon satellite
The reasons for this decision are not reported
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) postponed the launch of the Epsilon-5 launch vehicle with nine satellites, including the Vietnamese NanoDragon spacecraft, scheduled for Friday. This is stated in the JAXA message.
sHvabe announced the creation of a new subsidiary in the interests of medicine of the Russian Federation and the CIS
A new subsidiary company is being created in the structure of the sHvabe holding, it will be engaged in the installation of equipment and promotion of medical and social ambulances (ASMP) to the market in the Russian Federation and the countries of the Russian Federation.
Signalmen have created a highly secure network with multi-stage duplication
Specialists of the communications troops of the Eastern Military District (VVO) conducted a large-scale radio training.
During the exercises, they worked out ensuring stable and continuous communication between the control points of the association.
In 2020, Roscosmos provided the launch of 140 spacecraft
IN 2020, newly created space ground stations were put into operation
The ROSCOSMOS State Corporation provided the launch of 140 domestic and foreign spacecraft in 2020. This is stated in the annual report of the state corporation.