The Ethical Tightrope: The Pentagon’s Challenge From AI Attack Drones

As autonomous drones become increasingly vital on the battlefield, the Pentagon faces the challenge of balancing ethical constraints with combat capabilities.

DJI Matrice 300 reconnaissance drones during test flights in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Aug. 2, 2022. Sergei Supinsky/AFP via Getty Images

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How soon will the United States deploy lethal autonomous robots alongside human soldiers? While the exact timeline is uncertain, this reality might be closer than we think.