EC Library Guide on artificial intelligence, security, defence and warfare: Introduction
Introduction
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Artificial intelligence, security, defence and warfare
There is increasing attention on emerging technologies for military use, such as drones, armed robots and the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in weapons. Some of the technologies are already mature (e.g. drones, hypersonic weapons, wearable sensors, autonomous systems). Others are not mature yet, but are in an advanced stage of testing (e.g. armed robots, exoskeletons, and wireless power transmission for aircraft).
Even if some of the emerging technologies are not immediately ready for use (such as humanoid robots with advanced weapons), the relevant decisions about investments and critical capabilities need to be made today.
Source: European Commission
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