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Cluttered workbench with single-board computer, wires, and circuit boards, with a blurred robotic device in the background.

Russia Exploits US-Built AI for Killer Drones and Disinformation Campaigns

Russia is using US-built AI to supercharge its killer drones, enabling them to identify and detonate targets - including people - without human intervention. This alarming development is just one example of how bad actors are repurposing AI for lethal autonomy and disinformation campaigns.

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Frank Kendall sits contemplatively in a formal setting, looking down.

Kendall Warns of Lethal Autonomy Control Challenges

The challenge with lethal autonomy control is that it's incredibly hard to define - and therefore regulate - because its core capabilities exist on a spectrum with no clear boundaries. This makes it nearly impossible to draw a line between acceptable and banned systems, leaving us with a daunting question: how can we create an effective arms control regime?

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