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Map of part of Maysan province, Iraq, showing the predicted location of archaeological sites

AI spots Mesopotamian archaeological sites in satellite images

21 February 2023

An artificial intelligence can identify sites of Mesopotamian remains with 80 per cent accuracy – it could help archaeologists quickly work out where to dig
Modified F-16 fighter jet, known as the X-62A, that has been piloted by an AI

Fully autonomous F-16 fighter jet takes part in simulated dogfights

15 February 2023

An F-16 fighter jet controlled by AI has taken off, taken part in aerial fights against other aircraft and landed without human help
Stuffed dead birds made into drones could spy on animals or humans

Stuffed dead birds made into drones could spy on animals or humans

14 February 2023

Flapping-wing drones camouflaged with the bodies of taxidermy birds could help study flocks of wild birds or enable military spy missions, but they’re not yet the most efficient flyers

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