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By Mike Stone WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Pentagon announced on Wednesday that it will add two new types of drones and more networking software to its ambitious Replicator initiative aimed at rapidly putting thousands of drones in the hands of the military. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said the Anduril Industries Ghost-X and the…

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This Week’s a.i. Stock Spotlight is Tesla ($TSLA)  As Tesla navigates its expansive competitive landscape, investors have identified a clearer trajectory for profitability, particularly through the company’s revolutionary self-driving technology. Tesla’s stock has surged more than 80% since the U.S. presidential election, with recent milestones marking the highest stock values in three years. This rise…