Soldiers need to be able to communicate on a noisy, dangerous battlefield even when conventional means of communication are unavailable.
To help meet that need, the US Army has just updated its compilation of hand and flag signals.
One configuration of flags signifies “Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazard present”:
Or a soldier may need to signal “I do not understand,” as follows:
See Visual Signals for Armor Fighting Vehicles (Combined Arms), GTA 17-02-019, US Army, February 2018.
Researchers have many questions about the modernization of Pakistan’s nuclear-capable aircraft and associated air-launched cruise missiles.
The decision casts uncertainty on the role of scientific and technical expertise in federal decision-making, potentially harming our nation’s ability to respond effectively
Congress should foster a more responsive and evidence-based ecosystem for GenAI-powered educational tools, ensuring that they are equitable, effective, and safe for all students.
Without independent research, we do not know if the AI systems that are being deployed today are safe or if they pose widespread risks that have yet to be discovered, including risks to U.S. national security.