#military-to-law-enforcement
#military-to-law-enforcement
[ follow ]
#ice #immigration-enforcement #autonomous-weapons #military-technology #national-security #government-shutdown
fromThe Washington Post
3 days agoMarines scramble to reassure families after report of ICE at boot camp
The Marine Corps is scrambling to reassure military families that there will be no immigration enforcement during boot camp graduation ceremonies, officials said Wednesday, after an outcry over plans for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to join security efforts at upcoming events.
US news
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
4 days agoThe Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats
Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days agoUS marine detained after TSA finds live explosive round in checked bag
The marine told investigators he found the round in the field about a year ago and kept it, thinking it wasn't live. Due to extensive rust and corrosion, the round's original identifying paint markings were no longer visible, making it difficult to determine whether it was an inert training munition or a live explosive device.
Los Angeles
#ai-governance
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoIt's official: The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk | TechCrunch
The Department of Defense designated Anthropic a supply chain risk after the company refused to allow military use of its AI for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month agoIt's official: The Pentagon has labeled Anthropic a supply chain risk | TechCrunch
The Department of Defense designated Anthropic a supply chain risk after the company refused to allow military use of its AI for mass surveillance and autonomous weapons.
fromPsychology Today
1 week agoEmbracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing
The warrior and guardian are not competing philosophies between which a department must choose. They are complementary capacities every officer needs - and every agency must develop, sustain, and honor equally.
Social justice
Intellectual property law
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks agoDOD says Anthropic's 'red lines' make it an 'unacceptable risk to national security' | TechCrunch
The Department of Defense claims Anthropic poses an unacceptable national security risk, alleging the company might disable or alter its AI technology during military operations if its ethical guidelines are violated.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks agoEditorial | NYC makes its own luck with a strong NYPD counterterrorism unit | amNewYork
Two bombs at Gracie Mansion failed to detonate, narrowly preventing mass casualties; robust NYPD counterterrorism funding and staffing remain essential amid escalating Iran tensions.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 weeks agoDiscussing Use of Force in Security: A Challenging Discussion?
Use of force in security cannot be entirely avoided but should be deployed only as a last resort when lesser options fail, requiring comprehensive training in tactics, de-escalation, and legal authority.
#defense-spending
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago3 Defense Stocks Built for the New Era of National Security Spending
Defense spending is shifting structurally, with investors identifying companies positioned to capture the next decade of growth through diversified funds, nuclear propulsion specialists, and emerging defense technology providers.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
3 weeks agoIs It Still the Department of 'War' or Not?
The Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense to Department of War and subsequently engaged in military conflict with Iran while Republican Congress members avoided formally acknowledging it as war.
#ai-regulation
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks agoThe Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem
The Trump administration pressured Anthropic to expand Pentagon contract terms to include 'all lawful purposes' or face supply chain risk designation, framing the conflict as opposition to 'woke AI' despite Anthropic's extensive use in defense and intelligence operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
4 weeks agoThe Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk
The Defense Department formally designated Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk,' barring defense contractors from using Claude AI in government work over disputes regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance policies.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks agoThe Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem
The Trump administration pressured Anthropic to expand Pentagon contract terms to include 'all lawful purposes' or face supply chain risk designation, framing the conflict as opposition to 'woke AI' despite Anthropic's extensive use in defense and intelligence operations.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
4 weeks agoThe Pentagon formally labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk
The Defense Department formally designated Anthropic a 'supply-chain risk,' barring defense contractors from using Claude AI in government work over disputes regarding autonomous weapons and mass surveillance policies.
Venture
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month agoWhat the Latest Policy and Tech Shifts Mean for National Security
Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems require integrated, multi-layered defense architectures combining non-kinetic and kinetic responses rather than isolated legacy technologies, as modern autonomous drones render traditional electronic warfare ineffective.
fromWIRED
3 weeks agoPete Hegseth Is Pushing Defense Employees to Volunteer With DHS
In a February 19 memo sent to civilians across the DoD, secretary of defense Pete Hegseth wrote that he expects "every supervisor to encourage their civilian employees to volunteer. Leadership must continue to promote this detail program and educate their civilian employees on its importance."
US politics
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month agoU.S. Military Reportedly Shoots Down DHS Drone in Texas: Our Heads Are Exploding'
The U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection drone using a laser-based anti-drone system near Fort Hancock, Texas, prompting airspace closure and raising concerns about coordination between federal agencies.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
7 months agoMilitary Discipline Meets Patent Proficiency: A Conversation with Ted Wood
In the latest episode of IPWatchdog Unleashed, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ted Wood-a unique figure whose career spans military service, engineering and patent law. After spending time both in-house and at Am Law 100 firms, today Ted is Managing Partner of Wood IP. Our conversation, which took place August 8, was not only interesting and fun but a testament to the diverse pathways one can take to success, both in life and, specifically, in the engineering and patent law fields.
Law
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month agoPrivate sector, former military leaders urge Congress intervene in Pentagon-Anthropic dispute
A coalition of 35 professionals urged Congress to investigate the Pentagon's conflict with Anthropic over AI safety guardrails, blacklisting, and concerns about autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance.
US politics
fromFast Company
2 months agoWhy the Minnesota National Guard is being forced to dress like crossing guards
Militarized federal agency gear has blurred uniform distinctions, making identification difficult and prompting the National Guard to wear reflective vests to be recognized as helpers.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months agoThe revolutionary new weapon in the Pentagon's pocket - and why it matters now more than ever
Transforming Pentagon acquisition processes to remove administrative burdens will enable U.S. companies to deliver cutting-edge military capabilities faster, producing a decisive battlefield advantage.
US politics
fromemptywheel
2 months agoDHS Assaulting Protesters Because Goons Believe They Are "Vicious, Horrible People" - emptywheel
Federal agents assaulted SEIU California President David Huerta after taunting protected by the First Amendment; charges targeted obstruction despite evidence of speech-based targeting.
[ Load more ]