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Could A Quarter of British Soldiers Be Replaced By Robots by the 2030s?
https://iotbusinessnews.com ^ | December 03, 2020 | By Ludovic F. Rembert, Head of Research at Privacy Canada.

Posted on 12/15/2020 9:19:55 PM PST by RomanSoldier19

In the current era of artificial intelligence (AI), the use of robots in the military is no longer an idea relegated to science fiction movies. Today, robots and intelligent machines are increasingly being used in military operations for a wide range of tasks ranging from surveillance, intelligence, reconnaissance, bomb disposal, and search and rescue operations.

But that’s not all. Military professionals are starting to envision future battlefields consisting of intelligent robot teammates that can understand and follow orders without constant supervision thanks to the widespread adoption of IoT technologies.

In this article, we’ll look at the rush to weaponize AI and robotics, the international laws and norms that are to be established which could help to prevent accidents from occurring with potentially devastating consequences, the cybersecurity challenges that militaries are likely to experience.

The weaponization of AI and robotics in defence In a recent news conference, the head of the UK military hinted that autonomous robots could soon form a quarter of the British military by the year 2030. This move will not only help reduce the number of human soldiers on the ground but also help in combating enemy attacks effectively and efficiently.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics is quickly becoming a critical part of modern warfare. As such, governments – including the US and the UK– are investing more funding to facilitate research and development of advanced and more intelligent military robots.

While it’s difficult to say exactly how AI will change militaries across the world, nearly 80% of data scientists have argued that artificial intelligence will be the most impactful innovation in tech for the upcoming decade. So, what should we expect?

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TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ai; robots
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1 posted on 12/15/2020 9:19:55 PM PST by RomanSoldier19
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To: RomanSoldier19

What percentage will be Gay?


2 posted on 12/15/2020 9:23:53 PM PST by TaMoDee (No more NFL games ever!)
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To: RomanSoldier19

Some industrial robots can assemble buildings, even homes.
I can see that type of duty being given to more robots in the future, especially in very dangerous areas of the world where they openly hate our American guts, if not our money.


3 posted on 12/15/2020 9:24:05 PM PST by lee martell
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To: RomanSoldier19
It already happened...
4 posted on 12/15/2020 9:27:02 PM PST by Redcitizen
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To: RomanSoldier19

Can the robots make tea?


5 posted on 12/15/2020 9:31:04 PM PST by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne )
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To: mass55th

Earl Grey Tea, or Teeing up for Golf?


6 posted on 12/15/2020 9:34:15 PM PST by lee martell
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To: RomanSoldier19

At 25%, that should be about 10 soldiers....


7 posted on 12/15/2020 9:50:42 PM PST by davidb56
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To: RomanSoldier19
Equitable: Autonomous systems should be free from inadvertent bias.

The real problem with artificially intelligent systems is the difficulty implementing political correctness and equal outcomes. Adding politics removes all semblance of intelligence.

8 posted on 12/15/2020 10:11:50 PM PST by Reeses (A journey of a thousand miles begins with a government pat down.)
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To: RomanSoldier19
Life imitates Doctor Who
Never a good idea

9 posted on 12/16/2020 12:27:11 AM PST by jmcenanly ("The more corrupt the state, the more laws." Tacitus, Publius Cornelius)
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To: jmcenanly

A K9 would be nice though.


10 posted on 12/16/2020 4:57:31 AM PST by wally_bert (I cannot be sure for certain, but in my personal opinion I am certain that I am not sure.)
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To: RomanSoldier19
"Could A Quarter of British Soldiers Be Replaced By Robots by the 2030s?

No, they won't need any soldiers... By that time islam will have them living in mud huts and eating rodents..

11 posted on 12/16/2020 5:05:18 AM PST by unread (A REPUBLIC..! If you can keep it....)
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To: wally_bert

A cross between a fox terrier and R2-D2.


12 posted on 12/16/2020 1:56:57 PM PST by jmcenanly ("The more corrupt the state, the more laws." Tacitus, Publius Cornelius)
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