North Korea Tests AI Torpedo System
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Saturday it had successfully tested a new torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance.
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The Korean Central News Agency said the weapon tested Thursday was a “super-speed, precisely guided” torpedo system named Zam-2.0.
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- 16 Oct
Artificial intelligence was used for target detection and guidance in the new high-speed precision-guided weapon, state media says
- 17 Oct
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Saturday it had successfully tested a new torpedo system that uses artificial intelligence for target detection and guidance.
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17 Oct North Korea says tested AI-assisted torpedo system
Dawn
17 Oct North Korea says it tested new AI-powered torpedo system
Euronews
17 Oct North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities
The Hindu
17 Oct North Korea says it tested new torpedo system with AI capabilities
Toronto Star
16 Oct North Korea says it tested new torpedo with AI tech
South China Morning Post
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