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Rise of the AI Soldiers

The Phantom MK-1, a humanoid robot by Foundation, is designed for combat, aiming to replace human soldiers. With military contracts and tests in Ukraine, it raises ethical and practical concerns about autonomous warfare.

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  • Foundation's Phantom MK-1 is the first humanoid robot for defense, with $24M in US military contracts.
  • Founders argue it's a moral imperative to use robots in war to reduce human casualties.
  • Critics warn of lowered barriers to conflict, algorithmic bias, and risks of hacked robots.
  • The arms race for humanoid soldiers is underway, with Russia and China developing similar technology.

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