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M23 rebels killed 319 civilians in east Congo in July, UN rights chief says Rwanda-backed M23 rebels killed at least 319 civilians, including 48 women and 19 children, last month in eastern Congo, Volker Turk, U.N. high commissioner for human rights, said on Wednesday, citing "first-hand accounts".

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels killed at least 319 civilians, including 48 women and 19 children, last month in eastern Congo, Volker Turk, U.N. high commissioner for human rights

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#Gaza — the most bombed place in modern history — with over 90% of homes destroyed, exceeding the devastation of Hiroshima, Syria, Iraq, & others combined.
Never forgive, never forget what these demons have done. Never rest until all are brought to justice.
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As warfare becomes more algorithmic, the question is no longer whether AI will be part of deception, but whether military leaders can keep up with the speed and subtlety of machines trained to deceive.

One of the study’s most pressing concerns is how accessible these technologies have become. The low cost and wide availability of commercial AI tools mean that state and non-state actors alike can now build deception operations without the backing of large defense budgets.

At the same time, AI models themselves can “hallucinate” or generate false information based on flawed data or overly confident assumptions. This creates a situation where machines can deceive themselves, undermining decision-making in ways that may not be immediately visible.

But that same capability could undermine AI-driven deception efforts. If an adversary uses quantum tools to break current encryption standards, they may gain access to protected data streams that support misinformation tactics.

Quantum systems, while still emerging, have the potential to dramatically increase the speed and scale of AI operations. They could process simulations, decode intercepted signals, and even identify false information patterns faster than conventional systems.

Microtargeting is already being used for battlefield influence: AI allows military planners to sift through massive troves of intercepted communication, satellite imagery, and digital behavior to determine not just what an adversary is doing, but what they think they’re seeing.

One emerging tactic involves using AI to analyze the beliefs, habits, and vulnerabilities of specific leaders or military planners. That information can then be used to craft messages, fake documents, or digital signals tailored to manipulate decision-makers at a personal level.

The report notes that militaries are already leveraging machine learning to create more effective decoys, simulate false patterns of troop movement, and microtarget disinformation campaigns.

Unlike traditional reconnaissance teams, which can often apply intuition or skepticism, automated systems may interpret corrupted data as fact, resulting in flawed conclusions or misdirected responses.

The report finds that AI can be tricked by manipulated sensor data, falsified signals, or patterns designed to exploit its underlying assumptions.

Militaries have long relied on deception to mislead adversaries, but, as AI systems are increasingly tasked with analyzing battlefield data, identifying patterns, and even recommending actions, the targets of deception are no longer just humans—they’re machines.

Report: AI, Deep Techs Are Rewriting the Rules of Military Deception AI is transforming military deception by enabling more precise misinformation while also introducing new vulnerabilities.

The study identifies AI as one of the most disruptive forces reshaping the future battlefield. From planning ambushes to misleading algorithms, the report argues that AI is enabling deception on new scales.

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Twelve-day war: Impact of Iran’s strikes censored by Israel A month after the end of the conflict between Iran and Israel, the damage caused by the Islamic republic remains unclear largely because of Israeli censorship. Images analysed by the FRANCE 24 Observe...

A month after the end of the conflict between Iran and Israel, the damage caused by the Islamic republic remains unclear largely because of Israeli censorship. Images show that Iran caused extensive damage and hit at least eight strategic and military targets.

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WhoFi quietly turns Wi-Fi into a surveillance tool that sees through walls and remembers your movements The tech uses existing Wi‑Fi networks to sense human presence and movement

Wi-Fi signals could be used to uniquely identify individuals — WhoFi complements biometrics prompting privacy fears

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Kherson Regional Administration has released footage showing the aftermath of today’s strike on the crossing. After multiple KAB strikes, the bridge is now in critical condition.

ICC's Karim Khan is reportedly facing a coordinated campaign involving death threats and Mossad surveillance in The Hague for reprisals tied to his pursuit of arrest warrants against Israeli authorities.

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The “analysis of competing hypotheses” in intelligence analysis The intelligence community uses “structured analytic techniques” to help analysts think critically and avoid cognitive bias. However, little evidence exists of how techniques are applied and whether ....

Journal article: by Mandeep K. Dhami et al. (published 21-03-2019)

The “analysis of competing hypotheses” in intelligence analysis.

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LinkedIn OSINT: How Cybercriminals Exploit Public Profiles for Cyber Espionage

Introduction: LinkedIn has become a goldmine for cybercriminals and foreign intelligence agencies conducting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) gathering. Recent warnings from Australia’s spy chief reveal that over 35,000…

Is there SIGINT in OSINT? I recently came across an OSINT CTF that seriously claimed there was SIGINT in OSINT and that this was defined as analyzing behavioral patterns in OSINT. The CTF also stated something about HUMINT in ...

A recent OSINT CTF claimed that tracking post edits & deletions is SIGINT. It also tossed HUMINT into the mix. Let’s stop dressing up #OSINT with classified-sounding buzzwords. With more people getting into OSINT, I think we should stick to the basics as they are defined by decades of intel work

Beneath the latest Thai-Cambodian border violence is a complex mix of historical disputes and domestic political pressures.

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Slowly rolling out the new suite of Blacksky tools... ⏳
- @blackskyweb.xyz People's Assembly: We'll use this tool to gather feedback and collectively govern Blacksky, democratically
- Login using your atproto account (bsky.social, blacksky.app, w.e.)
- Serves as both poll and forum for the community

Gaza: a fome mais meticulosamente planejada desde a Segunda Guerra Mundial - História Islâmica com Mansur Peixoto Análise de Nir Hasson, publicado no Haaretz. Tradução de Vinícius Tanure. Às 16h30 do último sábado, o Ministério da Saúde de Gaza divulgou uma atualização sombria: 18 pessoas morreram de fome nas últ...

A fome em Gaza não é um acidente — ela foi prevista, anunciada e meticulosamente arquitetada. Entenda como Israel transformou a fome em uma arma de guerra e por que esta é considerada a crise humanitária mais grave desde a Segunda Guerra Mundial:
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As aid trickles in and pressure mounts on Israel, what’s next for Gaza?

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,255 Here are the key events on day 1,255 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Here are the key events on day 1,255 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

U.S. and Europe play games with a Palestinian state while Israel starves Gaza France, Great Britain, and Canada’s recognition of a Palestinian state might matter someday. But, as usual, the Palestinians won’t get any immediate help from Europe, much less from North America,...

France, Great Britain, and Canada's recognition of a Palestinian state might matter someday. But, as usual, the Palestinians won't get any immediate help from Europe, much less from North America, in stopping the Gaza genocide now.

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#Palestine #Israel

Making sense of the AI revolution In order to understand the profound transformations, and boundless potential, unleashed by artificial intelligence, we need to expand our own intellectual horizons into the realms of history, the natu...

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Fórum de Mídia e Think Thanks dos BRICS reune mídia do Sul Global contra hegemonia midiática ocidental Evento reúne veículos da imprensa internacional; Fórum esteve presente

Evento reúne veículos da imprensa internacional; Fórum esteve presente