Anduril Shows the Weaponization of Silicon Valley

🤖 AI Tech is going to Change the Military and Automation of Killer weapons forever.

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In the era of the Ukraine war and geopolitical tensions anticipating a Chinese invasion of Taiwan, defense startups are coming into being that will undoubtedly make the world a more dangerous place. Defense tech darling Mach Industries has recently closed a $79 million Series A led by Bedrock Capital in a deal that catapulted their post-money valuation to $335 million.

The U.S. is investing in A.I. in the future of war. What does it expect the outcome to be? The A.I. arms race isn’t just about technology, it’s about maintaining global power and order. Unfortunately as AI is invested into new kinds of drones and weapons, fighter jets become more autonomous and suicide drones become more problematic, and not necessarily a deterrent to armed conflict.

U.S. Venture Capital like a16z are those behind the flashy military startup. Costa Mesa, California-based Anduril Industries, an advanced defense technology startup will raise an additional $400 million to $500 million in funding from investors in a deal that could take the form of a convertible note, according to people familiar with the discussions.  

But what happens to a world filled with geopolitical rivalries with better and more autonomous weapons? And where is this leading democracy and capitalism at the brink of automation? A.I. unleashed at the Pentagon is a dark omen for things to come.

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