September 29, 2017
Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War
The weapons of war and terrorism are on the cusp of a revolution that will change the battlefield and the world in ways that we're just coming to understand. That future is just around the corner, when traditional weaponry, and new weapons like vehicles and drones, are combined with AI and advanced algorithms. CNAS expert Paul Scharre chats with MyNorthwest.com's Dave Ross about the dangers of "killer robots" and the future of artificial intelligence.
Hear the full interview here.
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