March 04, 2026
AI Goes to War
Paul Scharre, executive vice president at the Center for a New American Security, spoke with Today, Explained co-host Sean Rameswaram about how AI and the military are becoming increasingly intertwined — and what that combination could mean for the future of warfare.
Listen to the full podcast on Today, Explained.
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