Ukraine's AI-Driven Drones: A New Face of War
Ukraine's war against Russia has seen a novel use of technology: autonomous drone strikes coordinated by AI. A Ukrainian startup, Swarmer, provides the software enabling this, with support from US-Swiss company Auterion and a Ukrainian manufacturer.
The system, used over a hundred times with swarms of up to 25 drones, allows human operators to specify target areas. The drones then decide the exact attack time themselves, demonstrating a remarkable degree of autonomous cooperation, according to military experts.
This cooperation makes enemy interference more difficult. The software networks multiple drones together, allowing them to adapt to changes, such as when a drone runs out of battery. Only three people are required to operate the system, compared to nine without the software. While impressive, experts consider the current deployments remarkable but not yet 'full-fledged' swarms.
The use of autonomous drone strikes in Ukraine highlights the potential of AI in modern warfare. The system, provided by a Ukrainian startup with international support, has proven effective and efficient, with only three operators needed. As technology advances, so too does the way wars are fought.
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