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News for Ukraine Flying Terminators are Here

Strangely, the most important Ukraine War news could come from Kern County, California. The US Air Force Secretary went for a ride in an AI-piloted F-16 fighter plane.

During the ride, the artificial intelligence (AI) pilot engaged in complex aerial combat maneuvers with a human-piloted F-16. Secretary Frank Kendall went along for the ride on 3 May 2024. Impressively, the AI fighter flew within 1,000 feet (304.8 meters) of the other plane at 550 miles (885.139 kilometers) per hour, the Associated Press (AP) claims.

Hence, the US Air Force has an AI pilot so effective, the generals trust it to fly a member of the president’s cabinet (Kendall). Moreover, the Air Force brass also trust the AI, they call Vista, to perform complex maneuvers in front of journalists. I predict journalists will soon ride in the Vista F-16.

Frighteningly, Kendall told reporters he now trusts AI with the decision to launch weapons in combat. Hence, Kendall wants to give to give AI a license to kill.

The US Air Force has a flying terminator

Therefore, the US Air Force has an AI fighter plane that could engage in combat now. This means drones can now seek and attack targets without human guidance. Thus, the US Air Force has a terminator, or killer robot, in operation…

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Daniel G. Jennings
Daniel G. Jennings

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Daniel G. Jennings is a writer who lives and works in Colorado. He is a lifelong history buff who is fascinated by stocks, politics, and cryptocurrency.

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