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Unit 731: the secret military unit of the Imperial Japanese Army that conducted some of the most horrific human experiments in modern history during the 1930s and World War II. ⚠️ This article is a grim reminder of human depravity: VIEWER DISCRETION ADVISED ⚠️ What it was Unit 731 was based primarily in Harbin, in Japanese-occupied China.  Officially, it was presented as a public health and water purification department, but in reality it was a covert biological and chemical warfare research program. It was led by Shirō Ishii, a military doctor who played a central role in developing Japan’s biological weapons program. What they did Unit 731 carried out brutal experiments on thousands of people—mostly Chinese civilians, but also Koreans, Russians, and some Allied prisoners of war. Victims were often referred to as “logs” to dehumanize them. Some of the atrocities included: • Vivisection (surgery on living people without anesthesia) • Deliberate infection with diseases like plague,...

Will Data Centres Become Viable Targets During War? (2026 Guide) As global conflict evolves into a hybrid of physical and digital warfare, a critical question is emerging: will data centres become legitimate and strategic targets during war? The short answer is yes — and in many cases, they already are. But the reality is nuanced. Data centres are not yet primary targets like oil refineries or military bases, yet their strategic importance is rising rapidly in modern warfare. What Is a Data Centre and Why It Matters A data centre is the physical backbone of the internet, housing servers that power: • Banking systems • Cloud computing platforms • Artificial intelligence (AI) • Government services • Military data processing In today’s hyper-connected world, these facilities underpin critical national infrastructure (CNI). Governments increasingly classify them alongside energy grids and telecom networks due to their importance. (�  National Protective Security Authority) Are Data Cen...

Is Palantir using war to train AI systems for the NHS? A shocking revelation has come to light regarding the NHS and defence firm Palantir.  The idea that Palantir is “using war to train AI systems for the NHS” has come from a mix of real facts and legitimate ethical concerns.  Here’s a clear breakdown. 1) What Palantir actually does (in both war and healthcare) Palantir is a US tech company that builds data analysis and AI platforms used in very different contexts: • Military / war use Works with the Pentagon and allies on systems like Project Maven These tools: • Analyse satellite/drone data • Help identify targets • Speed up military decision-making  Some demos  even show AI helping plan attacks or interpret battlefield data. 👉 So yes — Palantir does build AI used in warfare In the UK, Palantir also runs the Federated Data Platform (FDP) This system: • Connects hospital data (waiting lists, beds, staff, etc.) • Helps with scheduling, logistics, and planning care...