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AI goes to war

March 4, 2026·25 min·5-min readconversationalnews
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The podcast episode explores how artificial intelligence is increasingly being integrated into modern warfare, particularly in U.S. military operations against Iran and Venezuela, while also examining the political and ethical tensions surrounding AI use in national security. A central co

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Paul Scharre

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Paul ScharrePete HegsethDario AmodeiSam AltmanMaria Curie

Books

Four Battlegroundsby Paul Scharre

Companies

AnthropicOpenAI

Topics

Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityEthicsGeopoliticsMilitary HistoryPolitical News

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