Short Wave

Could future wars be fought by AI?

August 17, 2026·14 min·5-min readnarrativescience
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The episode explores how artificial intelligence is being integrated into military operations, not as autonomous weapons but as decision support systems that influence intelligence analysis and strategic planning. It raises urgent concerns about the risks of overreliance on AI, including

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Cameron StanleyJack ShanahanJacqueline SchneiderHannah Chinn

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PalantirAnthropicOpenAIMeta

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Artificial IntelligenceGeopoliticsInvestigative JournalismLong Form JournalismMilitary HistoryTech Industry

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