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Originally Published 4 months ago — by BBC
China showcased a wide array of advanced military hardware, including missiles, drones, and AI-powered systems, signaling its growing military strength and technological capabilities, while also aiming to strengthen international influence and counter US military dominance.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has founded a secretive military drone company, White Stork, which is testing AI-guided drones in Menlo Park and Ukraine. The venture, now renamed Project Eagle, involves high-profile hires from tech giants and government agencies. Schmidt has been actively involved in Ukraine's defense efforts, leveraging his expertise and connections to develop advanced drone technology for battlefield use.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The development of AI drones and autonomous weapons has sparked a debate on how to regulate their use and the potential risks of turning life-or-death decisions over to artificial intelligence programs. While autonomous weapons are not entirely new, recent advancements in AI technology have intensified the discussion around lethal autonomous weapons. From land mines to homing munitions and loitering munitions, various forms of automated weaponry have been used in the past. However, the Pentagon is now working on building swarms of AI-enhanced, autonomous drones that could carry surveillance equipment or weapons. Concerns have been raised about the risks associated with these new systems, and there is ongoing debate about the level of autonomy that should be allowed in military technology.