Could AI-powered drones soon be making battlefield decisions in Ukraine?

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Oct 12, 20269:06News & Politics

Both Russia and Ukraine are using drones powered by artificial intelligence. But soon, AI could start leading the decisions on the battlefield as well. We visit one Ukrainian company that's working to make this a reality...

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