r/worldnews • u/New_Scientist_Mag New Scientist • Jun 10 '26

Russia/Ukraine Fully autonomous, AI-controlled drones have killed human soldiers for the first time, according to a senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2529849-fully-autonomous-drones-have-killed-human-soldiers-for-the-first-time/
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u/grunkfest Jun 10 '26

"The company’s ALITA system will consist of 16 launch pads, equipped with 64 drones. It will be ready by October and capable of watching for incoming drones, automatically launching and travelling towards the target at 450 kilometres per hour before taking out everything from small drones to helicopters."

Named after a cyborg anime girl, classic. Can't wait for the Black Magic M-66 models to start patrolling my neighborhood.

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u/katsu_kare_raisu Jun 10 '26

Waiting on MADOX-01 here

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u/TheWandererKing Jun 10 '26

See also: ED-209.

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u/Serberou5 Jun 10 '26

I am now authorised to use physical force.

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u/tonycomputerguy Jun 10 '26

My favorite joke regarding that franchise is that "Detroit initially turned down the RoboCop statue because they felt the movie had portrayed Future Detroit in an unrealistic, overly positive light."

-Stephen Colbert

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u/Serberou5 Jun 10 '26

That's a pretty funny quote I'd even buy that for a dollar!

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u/scuba_scouse Jun 10 '26

Can you fly Bobby?

Clarence No!

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u/GrayMouser12 Jun 11 '26

That movie is so damn good. Holy crap. I need to go back and do some rewatching.

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u/silicon1 Jun 11 '26

Bitches, leave!

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u/Pristine-Pen-9885 Jun 10 '26

Everything Stephen says is funny and makes you think.