AI warfare is already here

Artificial intelligence has become deeply embedded in global military operations, shifting from futuristic speculation to current reality. While fully autonomous lethal weapons remain a subject of international debate, AI-driven systems are already used by the U.S. Department of Defense to analyze vast amounts of surveillance data, significantly compressing decision-making timelines in conflict zones. Despite resistance from some tech companies like Anthropic regarding potential use cases, the competitive nature of the defense sector and the Pentagon's focus on speed continue to drive the integration of AI, raising critical concerns about human accountability, civilian harm, and compliance with international humanitarian law.

(Source：The Verge)