The Rise of Autonomous Military Technology in Ukraine

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The chapter delves into Ukraine's development of autonomous military technology, showcasing AI-powered drones designed to autonomously track and attack targets on the battlefield. It highlights the country's unique environment for testing and improving these weapons, emphasizing the potential for automated killing on the front lines. The discussion raises concerns about friendly fire incidents and the need for human oversight to prevent errors in the use of AI-powered weapons.

Outmanned and outgunned in what has become a war of attrition against Russia, Ukraine has looked for any way to overcome its vulnerabilities on the battlefield. That search has led to the emergence of killer robots.

Paul Mozur, the global technology correspondent for The Times, explains how Ukraine has become a Silicon Valley for autonomous weapons and how artificial intelligence is reshaping warfare.

Guest: Paul Mozur, the global technology correspondent for The New York Times.

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