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UN Pushes for Ban on Killer Robots Amid Rising Use of Autonomous Weapons

Mindbytes Jun 7, 2025

UN Pushes for Ban on Killer Robots Amid Rising Use of Autonomous Weapons

Autonomous weapons raise global alarm as UN and NGOs call for a ban by 2026 to prevent machines from making life-and-death decisions in warfare.

gizmoguru 1 min read

Nadella Warns AI Must Earn "Social Permission" for Its Vast Energy Use or Face Backlash

Mindbytes Dec 2, 2025

Nadella Warns AI Must Earn "Social Permission" for Its Vast Energy Use or Face Backlash

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns AI's huge energy consumption needs public trust. He argues broad economic growth is key to avoiding a political backlash against data centers.

linsey 1 min read