Consider This from NPR This U.S. company is helping arm Ukraine against Russia — with AI drones
Jul 11, 2024
A tech entrepreneur transitioned from creating virtual reality to developing AI-driven weapons, capturing attention with a groundbreaking drone aimed at enhancing Ukraine's defense. The Pentagon is keen on these innovations, with potential contributions to the ongoing conflict against Russia. The discussion probes the evolving landscape of autonomous warfare, including remarkable underwater drones and the ethical dilemmas they pose. Meanwhile, Ukraine's urgent need for advanced military aid pushes the conversation into the realms of technological warfare and its implications.
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From VR to AI Weapons
- Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril, sold Oculus to Facebook for $2 billion.
- Now 31, he focuses on AI weapons, with the Pentagon as a client.
Disrupting Defense
- Anduril aims to disrupt the defense industry with AI weapons.
- They offer faster production and lower costs than traditional contractors like Lockheed Martin.
Drone Warfare in Ukraine
- Ukrainians initially used cheap Chinese drones with attached grenades against Russian tanks.
- Russia countered by jamming drone signals, rendering them useless.