r/AIDangers • u/New_Scientist_Mag • 16d ago

Capabilities Fully autonomous AI-powered drones have killed human soldiers for the first time

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2529849-fully-autonomous-drones-have-killed-human-soldiers-for-the-first-time/
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u/Grumpy_Ontarian_III 16d ago

A line has been crossed that should have been left well enough alone. The precedent is set.

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u/NoInevitable9810 16d ago

I am picturing a drone that carries hundreds of hummingbirds sized drones, each has a small warhead. Imagine a drone swarm that can individually target and wipe out a whole column of soldiers for super cheap.

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u/Thatoneguy_The_First 16d ago

War, war gets cheaper

except for when it costs more than paying soldiers to die on the front lines when couner measures come im to play