Ukraine's Role in Developing Autonomous Military Technology

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The development of autonomous military technology in Ukraine is driven by the country's need to overcome being outgunned and outmanned in warfare. Facing a lack of weaponry and manpower compared to adversaries, Ukraine turns to emerging technologies like AI to create effective weapons, such as automated machine guns and drones. Additionally, Ukraine's history as a back office for the global technology industry contributes to its expertise in coding, making it a hub for developing new military applications based on artificial intelligence.

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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