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Artificial intelligence could be used for warfare

Artificial intelligence isn't all self driving cars, and virtual assistants. The tech sector is c...

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12.49 23 Aug 2019


Artificial intelligence could be used for warfare


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12.49 23 Aug 2019


Artificial intelligence isn't all self driving cars, and virtual assistants. The tech sector is closely tied with the military, and weapons development too. As a result, concerns about the possibility of autonomous weapons have been raised. International arms trade expert, Frank Slijper authored a report on the topic titled 'Don't be evil'. So, we asked him what is there to fear? And just how connected are the two sectors?


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