North Korea unveils AI-enabled cruise robot amid rising Japan-Korea tensions
North Korea said its newly launched cruise robot can alter its flight path using AI, firing it over the Japanese Sea as regional frictions increase.
In a statement, Kim You-Jong, sister of the country's leader, announced that the cruise robot deployed over the weekend incorporates artificial-intelligence capabilities to modify its trajectory. The weapon was launched into the Japanese Sea after tensions escalated between North Korea and Japan. The move follows South Korea's accusation that North Korea was behind recent explosions in the demilitarized zone separating the two states.
Why it matters
The AI-driven weapon signals a technological leap in North Korea's military, heightening regional security worries.
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