Pentagon combat drones: “I’m flying off the wing of something that’s making its own decisions.” (Aug. 27)

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A.I. Brings the Robot Wingman to Aerial Combat
nytimes.com

Recently revised Pentagon policy allows for autonomous use of lethal force. In test later this year, combat drone will be asked to chase, kill simulated target, coming up with own strategy for mission. Second program's goal is Air Force that is more unpredictable and lethal.

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But I thought AI was just cute robots making hand gestures in public? /s

Wait until these things kill a lot of innocent people and there is nothing to blame but a computer program.

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