The Daily The Era of Killer Robots Is Here
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Jul 9, 2024 Paul Mozur, a global technology correspondent for The New York Times, unveils how Ukraine is rapidly becoming a hub for autonomous weapons amid its conflict with Russia. He discusses the groundbreaking innovations in AI-driven military technology and how these advancements could reshape warfare. Mozur also tackles the ethical dilemmas surrounding killer robots, emphasizing the dangers of machines making life-and-death decisions without human oversight. As warfare evolves, he highlights the pressing need for regulations to address these formidable challenges.
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Ukraine: AI Weapons Hub
- Ukraine is a nexus for autonomous weapons development due to being outgunned and outmanned.
- Its existing tech industry and the ongoing war provide a testing ground for AI weapons.
Kamikaze Drone Demonstration
- Paul Mozur witnessed a small, autonomous drone stalk a motorcycle.
- This drone, using AI, could hit targets and become a missile with a shell.
Crowdsourced Automated Gun
- A Ukrainian commander crowdsourced an automated machine gun on Facebook.
- The gun uses AI to target, requiring a human only to press the trigger.