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What the ICRC Says About AI Targeting Humans

A military drone sits on a rocky ground surrounded by intense orange and red flames, creating a dramatic and ominous atmosphere. In the background, a large red cross and a red crescent are faintly visible through the smoke, symbolizing the oversight and disapproval of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) regarding the use of autonomous weapons in conflict. The scene captures the ethical and humanitarian concerns highlighted in the article.

What the ICRC Says About AI Targeting Humans

Kevin J.S. Duska Jr. March 25, 2025

1. Introduction — The Red Cross and the Robot War In 2021, the International Committee of the...

The Rise of Palantir Military AI: From Counterinsurgency to Kill Chains

A dynamic digital illustration depicting Palantir's evolution in military AI, transitioning from counterinsurgency data analysis to real-time battlefield intelligence. The scene features a high-tech command center with glowing screens displaying Palantir’s software platforms—Gotham, Foundry, and Edge AI kits—integrating drone feeds, satellite imagery, and tactical data. In the background, a global map highlights conflict zones like Ukraine, with interconnected lines symbolizing NATO frameworks and JADC2 infrastructure. The composition blends futuristic technology with the chaos of war, portraying Palantir as the unseen backbone of AI-enabled warfare.

The Rise of Palantir Military AI: From Counterinsurgency to Kill Chains

Kevin J.S. Duska Jr. March 25, 2025

1. Introduction — A Quiet Architect of Algorithmic War Palantir military AI isn’t firing missiles or piloting...

What Is a Kill Chain? How AI Is Transforming Military Targeting and Lethal Operations

A futuristic digital battlefield interface featuring a high-tech radar screen with glowing holographic displays of the F2T2EA kill chain steps (Find, Fix, Track, Target, Engage, Assess). Subtle AI circuitry patterns overlay the design, while a faint silhouette of an autonomous drone orbits above a stylized globe. The dark, sleek background is accented with neon blue and green hues, evoking advanced technology and the ethical tension of AI-driven warfare.

What Is a Kill Chain? How AI Is Transforming Military Targeting and Lethal Operations

Kevin J.S. Duska Jr. March 24, 2025

Introduction: AI and the Evolution of the Military Kill Chain In modern warfare, the speed at which...

Project Maven: How AI Quietly Entered the Kill Chain

A digital dashboard displaying real-time drone footage and algorithmic detection outputs, with a sleek, high-tech interface showing maps, surveillance video feeds, and highlighted targets. The scene captures the integration of AI in modern warfare, with glowing data streams connecting military command elements, symbolizing Project Maven’s role in reshaping life-and-death decisions.

Project Maven: How AI Quietly Entered the Kill Chain

Kevin J.S. Duska Jr. March 23, 2025

Introduction — The Algorithm in the War Room It began with a flood of drone footage—terabytes of...

The Coming Storm: Why We Must Watch AI Weapons Now

A futuristic battlefield scene featuring a sleek, autonomous drone hovering in the foreground, its sensors glowing as it scans the terrain. Below, a barren landscape stretches out with faint silhouettes of human figures fleeing in the distance, illuminated by the eerie light of explosions. The sky is dark and ominous, streaked with digital patterns symbolizing AI control, creating a tense and high-tech atmosphere.

The Coming Storm: Why We Must Watch AI Weapons Now

Kevin J.S. Duska Jr. March 20, 2025

A Drone May Have Hunted Humans — And No One Was Watching “The lethal autonomous weapons systems...

Kargu-2: The First Autonomous Killer Drone?

A dramatic hero header depicting a shadowy figure in a trench coat with glowing red eyes, standing against a dark, futuristic backdrop filled with drones and intricate digital circuitry, evoking a sense of tension and technological menace

Kargu-2: The First Autonomous Killer Drone?

Kevin J.S. Duska Jr. March 20, 2025

Introduction: The Drone That Crossed a Line In March 2020, on the outskirts of Tripoli, something quietly...