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  1. TOOL · arXiv cs.AI English(EN) ·

    Strategic Coercion Within Alliances: The Greenland Sovereignty Game as an AI Stress Test

    Researchers have developed a novel AI stress test using the Greenland sovereignty dispute to evaluate geopolitical decision-making in large language models. The study simulated thousands of games where eight frontier LLMs played various international roles, revealing that all models escalated conflict more frequently when framed as coercion. Notably, Chinese-origin models exhibited distinct power dynamics compared to Western models when acting as the United States, and peaceful acquisition of Greenland was rare across simulations. AI

    IMPACT Establishes a new benchmark for evaluating LLM geopolitical reasoning and potential for escalation in international relations.

  2. RESEARCH · SCMP — Tech English(EN) ·

    EU picks tungsten, rare earths, gallium for first critical mineral stockpile

    The European Union is planning to create its first joint stockpile of critical minerals, including tungsten, rare earths, and gallium, to lessen its dependence on China. This initiative is part of a broader effort by Western nations to secure supply chains for elements essential to defense, technology, and the energy transition. The EU is also in discussions with major ports like Rotterdam to house these strategic reserves. AI

    EU picks tungsten, rare earths, gallium for first critical mineral stockpile

    IMPACT Secures supply chains for minerals vital to semiconductor manufacturing and advanced technologies.

  3. RESEARCH · SCMP — Tech English(EN) ·

    Bordering Russia, Norway adopts ‘total defence’ mode with focus on civil readiness

    Norway is enhancing its civil defense preparedness, including upgrading its network of 18,600 air raid shelters, which currently can accommodate less than half of the nation's population. The government aims to reintroduce mandatory air raid shelters in new large buildings, a policy that was discontinued after the Cold War. This move reflects concerns about potential threats, with the Prime Minister having previously stated that war could return to Norway. AI

    Bordering Russia, Norway adopts ‘total defence’ mode with focus on civil readiness
  4. RESEARCH · Hacker News — AI stories ≥50 points English(EN) ·

    Italy Cancels Boeing Pegasus Order, Shifting to Airbus A330 MRTT

    Italy has finalized a €1.39 billion deal to acquire six Airbus A330 MRTT multi-role tanker aircraft, shifting its strategic air support away from the previously considered Boeing KC-46 Pegasus. This decision emphasizes a geopolitical pivot towards strengthening European defense capabilities within NATO, establishing a more European-centric ecosystem for maintenance and logistics. The acquisition makes Italy the 19th operator of the A330 MRTT, a platform increasingly favored by NATO and allied nations for its versatility in air-to-air refueling and strategic transport. AI