The US Defence Department has tested an AI-powered autonomous robotic gun system called 'Bullfrog'. It can target and shoot down small drones using computer vision. Currently, human authorisation is required before firing, but the system is capable of fully autonomous operation. This development raises ethical concerns about autonomous weapons in warfare.
Nvidia has launched AI Blueprint for video search and summarisation, combining computer vision and generative AI. Part of Nvidia Metropolis, it allows developers to create AI agents that analyse visual data, answer questions, and generate alerts. Major companies are adopting it for various industries. The technology uses vision language models, can be deployed on Nvidia GPUs in different environments, and is available for free testing with production deployment through Nvidia AI Enterprise.
A fake Halloween parade in Dublin, advertised on an AI-generated website, drew thousands before police confirmed no event was taking place. The incident highlights concerns about AI content misleading the public and potentially exploiting search engines for ad revenue.
