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Marines Deploy AI Turret with Machine Guns for Drone Defense
The US Marines have introduced an AI-powered turret that uses standard machine guns to autonomously engage drones and ground targets. The system can operate without human intervention, raising questions about autonomous weapons in combat. The turret is part of a broader push to counter low-cost drone threats.
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The move underscores the military's growing reliance on AI for lethal decisions, but the lack of human-in-the-loop safeguards could spark ethical and operational debates.
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