Part 11/16:
The Future of Warfare: AI, Robotics, and Autonomous Weapons
Jacobsen expresses grave concern about the rapid development of AI and robotics in military applications. She discusses DARPA projects aimed at creating autonomous weapons and biohybrid systems—robots and machines that mimic biological entities, from moths with brain chips to rat-like biohybrids capable of surveillance or attack.
Her interviews highlight her fears: machines that make decisions without human oversight could surpass human moral judgment, leading to catastrophic consequences. She reveals that the Pentagon is exploring how to imbue soldiers with biological "trust molecules" to accept AI assistance—potentially manipulating human emotions and perceptions.