Friday, July 24, 2009

"Skynet" is all I have to say to this!

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/24/business/24drones.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=drones&st=cse

For those who weren't mesmerised by Terminator movies when they were adolescents, skynet is a computer defence system that becomes self aware, considers humans a threat, and nukes them. This paves the way for the rise of the machines. Now the USAF wants to have squadrons of pilotless aircraft of all sizes ranging from tactical bomber to nanospy planes. Makes me uneasy...

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