The Peter Zeihan Podcast Series The Automation of War Drags On || Peter Zeihan
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Sep 8, 2025 The discussion dives into the futuristic landscape of warfare, examining the role of humanoid robots and AI-driven weapons. Listeners will uncover the intriguing limitations of AI in military applications, focusing on the gap between data processing and true cognitive capabilities. The episode highlights the significant challenges facing automation in combat, emphasizing the technological hurdles that still need to be overcome. Insights into the future of warfare provide a thought-provoking glimpse into what battles might look like in the years to come.
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Processing ≠ Thinking
- Processing large datasets is where current AI excels, not autonomous real-time thinking.
- Real-time thinking requires far more continuous compute than available on single chips or edge devices.
Sensors Limit Autonomy
- Sensors, not algorithms, are the limiting factor for robots operating in real environments.
- Even with great chips, poor sensor acuity prevents reliable perception and manipulation.
Power, Not Software, Often Stops Robots
- Power and energy density constrain mobile robots far more than software.
- Current lithium batteries only support hours of operation, insufficient for demanding field tasks.