The scary prospect of global drone warfare

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Drone technology is spreading rapidly. As many as 50 countries are developing or purchasing these systems, including China, Russia, India, Pakistan, and Iran.

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[Karlos]

Much has been made (and it's a fair point) about the prospect of autonomous drones deciding what to attack and when, but I wonder how effective any AI they do have would be against anti aircraft weapons such as the old RBS-70. Obviously, not the sort of kit the people presently on the receiving end of UAVs are likely to have, but when everybody and his dog are flying drones...

 

[redrumloa]

Much has been made (and it's a fair point) about the prospect of autonomous drones deciding what to attack and when, but I wonder how effective any AI they do have would be against anti aircraft weapons such as the old RBS-70. Obviously, not the sort of kit the people presently on the receiving end of UAVs are likely to have, but when everybody and his dog are flying drones...

And what about when the machines become self aware?

 

[Karlos]

And what about when the machines become self aware?

Then the drones will probably decide to stay on the ground rather than face getting terminated by SAM or AA batteries