North Korea claims test of AI-guided torpedo system
State media reported Saturday that the nuclear-armed country tested a precision-guided torpedo using artificial intelligence to detect and home in on targets.
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What happened
North Korea says it has tested a new precision-guided torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence to detect and guide itself toward targets. State media reported the test on Saturday, October 16.
Why it matters
The announcement comes as North Korea steps up its weapons testing.
Coverage
- North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system (Taipei Times)
- North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities (WRAL)
- North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities (ABC News)
- North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system (Yahoo News)
- North Korea Tests New AI-Equipped Torpedo: Report (NDTV)
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