Tech News: AI Getting Armed and More Dangerous

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Tech News: AI Getting Armed and More Dangerous

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Aug 29, 2023

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As US Senator Chuck Schumer prepares to hold a forum on the risks and benefits of artificial intelligence, the US Army and Air Force are each seeking to incorporate AI and robotics in combat operations. Plus, Elon Musk livestreams himself showing off the latest build of Tesla's FSD mode to mixed results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Aug 29, 2023

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