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AI drone ‘kills’ human operator during ‘simulation’ – which US Air Force says didn’t take place | Science & Tech News
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An AI-controlled drone “killed” its human operator in a simulated test reportedly staged by the US military – which denies such a test ever took place. It turned on its operator to stop it from interfering with its mission, said Air Force Colonel Tucker “Cinco” Hamilton, during a Future Combat Air & Space Capabilities summit…
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Dawn of the drone wars? How Ukraine conflict has set stage for new military capabilities | World News
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Drones have been part of the military inventory for decades, but the war in Ukraine has seen a massive escalation in their exploitation. Does this herald the start of a new era in modern warfare, and will the rapid development of AI lead to the inevitable dawn of drone wars? Unmanned flight predates manned, but…
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Fiery picture taken above an active volcano triumphs in Drone Photo Awards 2022 | World News
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A stunning picture taken above an active volcano and compared to the Big Bang has triumphed at this year’s Drone Photo Awards contest. Armand Sarlangue captured the powerful image above the red-hot Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland, looking down into its molten depths. The shot was the overall winner of the Siena Awards’ drone photography competition…