As militaries automate, they should focus on keeping control and limiting downside
binarybits · x · 2026-09-06
Responding in a thread on the risk of hacked military drones, the author argues killing millions via hijacked drones would be difficult—drones are few and likely need human help for takeoff prep. He adds that as militaries become more automated, they should put serious thought into maintaining control and minimizing downside if control is lost.
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