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The NPR Politics Podcast

More Election Stakes: AI Weapons And North Korean Cybercrime

Jul 8, 2024
National political, cybersecurity, and national security correspondents discuss the challenges facing the next president, like AI weapons and North Korean cybercrime. They explore AI drones, tech CEOs in defense, and North Korea's cyber tactics. The podcast highlights foreign policy and national security's importance in the upcoming election.
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Quick takeaways

  • AI-guided drones pose ethical concerns in autonomous target selection.
  • North Korea's cyber operations fund defense programs through remote IT jobs.

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AI Weaponry Development

Companies like Andral are developing drones equipped with artificial intelligence that can autonomously target objects without human intervention. These drones have the capability to make decisions on what to target, such as Russian tanks, without continuous guidance from human operators. While the technology raises concerns about accuracy and potential errors in target identification, the advancement in AI weaponry development signifies a shift towards autonomous military systems that reduce the need for human intervention in combat scenarios.

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