"Rising US-China Competition in Military Drone Swarms Sparks Global Arms Race"
The US and China are in an intense competition to develop swarming drones equipped with artificial intelligence, raising concerns about a global arms race. Both countries are pushing for the urgent development of these drones, with the Pentagon seeking bids for unmanned maritime interceptors and China claiming advancements in swarm technology. The unchecked spread of this technology could lead to instability and conflict worldwide, and efforts to set limits on military uses of drone swarms have been challenging. The competition between the two superpowers is not likely to build trust or reduce the risk of conflict, and there are concerns about the potential spread of this technology to other countries.