January 25, 2017

Paul Scharre on Automation in the U.S. Military

By Paul Scharre and Neal Urwitz

Paul Scharre, senior fellow and director of the CNAS Future of Warfare Initiative, discusses automation and the Patriot Air and Missile Defense System. Hosted by Neal Urwitz.

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