Will fully autonomous killer drones be the next step in modern warfare?

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Will fully autonomous killer drones be the next step in modern warfare?
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Drones have become a major part of modern warfare but the vast majority still require a human to control them. But companies are now developing drones that are powered by AI and can operate autonomously. A recent report in “New Scientist” claimed that for the first time, fully autonomous drones have actually been used to deadly effect on the battlefield in Ukraine. Monte Francis has the details.

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