We have entered a post-nuclear warfare period because of AI. When it comes to offensive capability, AI creates new weapons of war, with the biggest being drones. Most of us are aware of how drones are currently used on the battlefield: a lone human operator drives a drone into enemy territory for the purpose of gathering intelligence or to drop a very limited ordnance, like a single grenade, onto the enemy. Indeed, we have seen this repeatedly in the war between Russia and Ukraine.

However, military futurists are already homing in on the capability of drones to be bolstered to a staggering degree when AI is introduced into the mix. The most talked about is the ability of large groups of drones to create drone swarms. These very large groups of drones would be able to launch coordinated attacks that would overwhelm enemy defenses.

In this episode, host Mark Beckman interviews Aviv Shapira, CEO and founder of XTEND, a leading company in AI-powered autonomy and tactical drone solutions. They discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence in post-nuclear warfare, focusing on the evolution of drone technology and its applications in military, public safety, and search and rescue missions. Aviv shares insights on the future of warfare, the ethical implications of AI in decision-making, and the company’s contributions to the U.S. Department of Defense.

The conversation also delves into Aviv’s entrepreneurial journey, balancing innovation with ethical considerations, and the potential global impact of autonomous systems on security and defense.

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Episode Links:
Aviv Shapira on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aviv-shapira/?originalSubdomain=il

XTEND: https://www.xtend.me/

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