Will AI robots on the frontline mark the end of human soldiers? - BBC World Service

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In April, Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelensky claimed that Ukrainian-made robots and drones carried out what’s thought to be a world first - an enemy position was captured entirely by ground robotic systems and drones - without any human soldiers. Click here to subscribe to our channel 👉🏽 https://bbc.in/3VyyriM The claim marks a turning point in modern warfare with robots potentially replacing people on the battlefield. In Iran too, the use of AI and semi-autonomous drones has been a significant development. Weapons makers say the trend saves the lives of soldiers, but what does it mean for civilians and for safety when killing is done by robots. 00:00 Robots on the frontline 01:11 Uforce: a new Ukrainian weapons maker 02:43 A fighter jet with no pilot 03:32 The race to fully autonomous weapons 05:31 Life and death decisions: what are the concerns? 06:29 Is this the future of warfare? Check out more videos on AI & Technology, here 👉🏽 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4e0fyBwDLpcmhlvfBn6H0Qx Find more of the best BBC World Service documentaries you can watch in less than 30 minutes here ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLz_B0PFGIn4cI2qSy69-3UkgBWaXGHRrx ---------------- This is the official BBC World Service YouTube channel. If you like what we do, you can also find us here: Instagram 👉🏽 https://www.instagram.com/bbcworldservice Twitter 👉🏽 https://twitter.com/bbcworldservice Facebook 👉🏽 https://facebook.com/bbcworldservice BBC World Service website 👉🏽 https://www.bbc.co.uk/worldserviceradio Thanks for watching and subscribing! #BBCWorldService #WorldService #aitechnology #aiweapons #ukraine #ukrainewar