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Google has agreed to pay $10 million for deidentified business data, software code and operations records from the collapsed low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, according to a bankruptcy court filing. The technology company said it plans to use the assets to improve its artificial-intelligence capabilities.
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Merlin has cleared a certification hurdle in New Zealand for using artificial intelligence in autonomous flight, addressing one of the most persistent regulatory challenges facing safety-critical aviation systems. The development signals progress toward regulatory acceptance of AI in aircraft operations, though the article provides no further details on scope or timing.
Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon Portfolio combines Talon Blue, Talon IQ and Prism to advance autonomous capabilities for future collaborative combat aircraft. The portfolio positions mission autonomy as a central element of how these aircraft could operate in future combat environments.
Google has agreed to pay $10 million for deidentified business data, software code and operations records from the collapsed low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, according to a bankruptcy court filing. The technology company said it plans to use the assets to improve its artificial-intelligence capabilities.
Russia intends to use the two-seat Su-57D as a testbed for technologies envisioned for a future sixth-generation combat aircraft, Sukhoi Design Bureau director Mikhail Strelets said. The program is expected to support development of combat artificial intelligence and more complex flight-control systems.
Merlin has reached a certification milestone for software designed to communicate with air traffic control, advancing the role of AI in cockpit operations. The development marks progress toward integrating automated systems into regulated flight environments, where safety assurance and human-machine coordination remain central challenges.
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SpaceX has completed its reported $60 billion acquisition of AI coding startup Cursor, while Alphabet’s initial $900 million investment in the rocket company is now worth approximately $94 billion following SpaceX’s $86 billion June IPO. Alphabet is now SpaceX’s largest institutional shareholder.
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