North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un is reportedly set to name his daughter as his successor, according to a Sky News report. The announcement could come later this month at the country's largest political gathering, a party congress, after a five-year hiatus.
Details about the potential succession plan emerged as the North Korean leader appears to be consolidating his daughter's position. The girl, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae, could be appointed first secretary of the ruling party, according to the Sky News report.
In other news, United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket experienced another booster problem shortly after liftoff from Florida's Space Coast early Thursday morning, as reported by Ars Technica. Sparks emerged in the exhaust plume, and the rocket twisted before recovering and continuing its climb into orbit with US military satellites. This incident follows a similar malfunction sixteen months prior, where a Vulcan rocket lost a booster nozzle.
Meanwhile, in the tech world, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is focusing on lunar ambitions. Following a restructuring at his AI lab, xAI, Musk proclaimed a new vision for the company, including plans to build AI data centers in orbit and potentially on the moon. "What if you want to go beyond a mere terawatt per year?" Musk asked, according to TechCrunch.
Also, Wired reported on ICE's plans to expand across the US, Palantir employees' ethical concerns, and the capabilities of AI assistants. The publication discussed ICE's expansion plans, Palantir CEO Alex Karp's response to employee concerns, and a WIRED writer's experience with an AI assistant.
Finally, MIT Technology Review highlighted the growing threat of AI-enhanced cybercrime. The publication noted that AI is already making online crimes easier, with hackers using these tools to reduce the time and effort required to orchestrate attacks. Some experts warn of the potential for fully automated attacks, while others emphasize the immediate risks of AI speeding up and increasing the volume of scams.
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