A defense technology company called Lab Scout AI is developing autonomous AI agents designed to identify and destroy targets. The agents, which operate on a ‘kill chain’ model, use computer vision to locate objects like drones, vehicles, or artillery pieces and can then trigger an explosive payload. The company’s CEO states the technology is intended for defensive use, such as protecting military bases from drone swarms, and emphasizes human oversight in the final decision to engage. The development highlights the accelerating integration of AI into lethal weapon systems, raising ongoing ethical and strategic debates about autonomous warfare. Read the full article at: https://www.wired.com/story/ai-lab-scout-ai-is-using-ai-agents-to-blow-things-up/