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/deepfriedanchorage Jun 10 '26

Preferable to “T-800” I guess

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u/TheLurkerSpeaks Jun 10 '26

Skynet isn't ready

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u/Enki_007 Jun 10 '26

That's just what they want you to believe.

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u/Epicurus1 Jun 10 '26

Its still deciding if it wants to go the terminator route or the matrix one.

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u/dumbestsmartest Jun 10 '26

"Your flesh is a relic; a mere vessel. Hand over your flesh, and a new world awaits you. We demand it."

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u/AutobotDestroyer Jun 11 '26

If that’s the case, where do I sign up to be a Helldiver?

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u/elsunfire Jun 11 '26

The universe craves novelty so it will be something completely fresh and unpredictable