Item #1:

The British military has unveiled a new unmanned attack aircraft designed to use artificial intelligence to fly itself halfway around the world and select enemy targets on its own, highlighting fears that such military automation will one day lead to weapons that decide when to shoot as well.

Taranis Drone - Artificial Intelligence to take over the Skies
Capable of choosing targets without human guidance, the Taranis drone raises questions about the ethics of machines in warfare :: Salt Spring News :: Daily News Of and For Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada


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Apple licenses tech of Liquidmetal Technologies

BaltTech: Apple licenses tech of Liquidmetal Technologies - Technology news: Digital tech, innovation, Apple and Microsoft news from reporter Gus Sentementes - baltimoresun.com


Wasn't there a series of movies about this involving a guy who looks like the Governor of California?

If we are really close to the real-life "Rise of the Machines" I hope they at least hesitate to target Sterling Grey X5s!