Tag: military

DARPA Taps AI to Link Troops and Military Machines via Their Brain

February 17, 2019 Technology
TheMerkle DARPA Brain Implant
It remains to be determined how artificial intelligence will affect our society as a whole. The wildest theories have been making the rounds in that regard. One major point of concern is the increasing automation of weaponry. It now seems the Pentagon is looking to let humans control machines through their brain waves. Using AI for Machine Control Every time any military force gets involved in potentially groundbreaking technological research, …
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Chinese Officials Express Concerns over AI’s Role in Military Weaponry

February 7, 2019 News, Technology
TheMerkle Fashion Artificial Intelligence
Any development in the technology industry seems to have people concerned these days. In the case of AI development, that isn’t entirely unfounded either. Chinese officials are growing more concerned over how much attention this technology is getting as of late. In fact, they feat this “AI boom” will accidentally start the next major war between nations. AI and Weapons are a Dangerous Mix While there is a lot of …
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Russian Military Personnel Become Super Soldiers Thanks to Futuristic Exoskeleton

July 9, 2017 News, Technology
TheMerkle Russian Army Exoskeleton
Technological innovations change almost every aspect of our lives on a daily basis. Some of these innovations are aimed at mainstream consumers, and others are geared toward military uses. A new Russian exoskeleton turns the average solider into a character from a sci-fi movie. This is a major technological development for the military. The New Russian Exoskeleton Looks Intimidating Most people around the world consider the Russian armed forces as fiercely competent and brave. No one …
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Top 4 Types of Lethal Autonomous Weapons

February 15, 2017 Featured
TheMerkle_Top Autonomous Weapons
When artificial intelligence and robotics come together, there are two different outcomes that can occur. On the one hand, we see major improvements being brought to our society, making life better for everyone. On the other hand, the military uses these tools to create new weapons of mass destructions. Below is a list of commonly used lethal autonomous weapons everyone should be genuinely afraid of. 4. Radar-guided Guns Although this …
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