Palmer Lucky: The US should focus on AI weapons to keep up with China

 

Palmer Lucky

Anduril founder Palmer Lucky called on the United States to fully focus on the development of weapons based on artificial intelligence (AI). In his opinion, the Pandora's box has already been opened, and the refusal to further develop technologies in this area will only worsen the US position on the world stage. Lucky stressed that the only alternative is the possibility that China will overtake the United States in the race to create autonomous weapons.

In his statement, the founder of Anduril noted that AI technologies are already actively being introduced into the military sphere, and attempts to ignore this fact can lead to serious strategic consequences. According to Lucky, if the United States does not lead in the development of AI weapons, they risk losing their technological superiority over other countries, especially China, which is actively investing in this area.

Lucky thinks the time for hesitation has passed. Pandora's box is already open, and now it's important not just to participate in the race, but to be the leader. This is the only way to ensure the security of the country and maintain a competitive advantage in the international arena. He also added that the use of AI for military purposes is inevitable, and the key question is who will control these technologies.

Experts point out that Lucky's statements reflect the growing concern in the United States about China's technological progress. In recent years, Beijing has made significant progress in the field of artificial intelligence, including its use for defense purposes. This raises concerns among the American authorities and private companies that seek to maintain their dominance in the defense industry.

However, Lucky's suggestion is controversial. Many experts and human rights organizations oppose the uncontrolled proliferation of autonomous weapons, fearing its potential consequences for humanity. However, Lucky is confident that abandoning the development of AI weapons will not solve the problem, but will only increase the threat from other states.