The article reports on a defense contractor, Lab Scout AI, which is developing autonomous AI agents for military applications, specifically for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) and breaching operations. The company’s technology involves AI-powered robots that can autonomously identify targets, such as landmines or doors, and use explosives to neutralize them. This approach aims to increase the speed and safety of dangerous tasks by removing human operators from immediate harm. The development highlights the growing integration of AI and autonomy in defense systems, raising both operational possibilities and ethical questions about the role of machines in lethal scenarios. The full article can be read at https://www.wired.com/story/ai-lab-scout-ai-is-using-ai-agents-to-blow-things-up/