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Review: A Vision of a Future Where Machines Fight Wars

In “Lethal Autonomy,” Frank Kendall, a former top defense department official, envisions a military future where vehicles and weapons operate largely on their own — including making some decisions to strike people or infrastructure. And in his view, conflict is coming to space, making it all more urgent.

Review: A Vision of a Future Where Machines Fight Wars

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