U.S. military forges ahead on autonomous weaponry

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced initiatives to speed the adoption of drones and AI across the military. Meanwhile, Congress is considered at least some safeguards for autonomous systems.

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2026-10-26 21:10 · NPR Technology
U.S. military forges ahead on autonomous weaponry

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