Today's Close-Up S2024E10 - The Third Military Revolution: How AI Will Change the Battlefield

At a time when artificial intelligence is making its presence felt in increasing aspects of everyday life, it's becoming apparent that AI is also beginning to shape the very nature of modern warfare. We look at how the technology is currently being used in two conflicts, the ethical questions this poses and ask if autonomous weapons systems with AI could even pose a threat to the very future of humanity.

Guest:
Sato Heigo (Professor, Takushoku University)