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US races to develop AI-powered, GPS-free fighter jets, outpacing China
(interestingengineering.com)
this post was submitted on 14 May 2024
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Do you want skynet? Because this is how we get skynet.
Found John Connor.
Robot dogs with AI controlled guns mounted on the back are also a thing already ๐คทโโ๏ธ
An AI controlled jet fighter is something a step above in force, compared to the dog.
I can imagine a scenario where enough civilians could stop a rogue gundog, that gets tougher with a jet fighter
Flameththrowers:
https://readwrite.com/this-terrifying-flame-throwing-robot-dog-can-be-yours-for-under-10k/
Skynet sounds friendly. It needs a friendly looking logo.
We just need to make sure they require manual refuelling and we'll be fine... so we're totally going to design them to refuel autonomously.