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AI warfare and the race for a million-drone army

Shield AI’s Brandon Tseng

From Ukraine to the Middle East, Shield AI’s autonomous drones are deployed on the frontlines. Co-founder and President Brandon Tseng joins Rapid Response to take us inside the defense tech explosion and the fierce debate over AI in modern warfare.

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