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Defining Autonomy: Why Software, Not Drones, Will Decide the Next War
The Issue Advances in AI are redrawing what counts as an autonomous weapon system. It is no longer only the effector—the drone or the loitering munition—that delivers force, but also the AI-enabled kill chain itself: the software that fuses sensor feeds, selects targets, and decides when and what to strike.
Matt Mande
In this episode, we examine Grok’s public posting of child sexual abuse material and non-consensual intimate imagery, the legal consequences xAI may face, and the international policy community's response. We then unpack New York’s RAISE Act, including the politics leading up to Gov. Hochul’s signature and the final outcome of negotiations. Podcast Episode by Gregory C. Allen and Matt Mande — January 9, 2026
What Is Maven Smart System, and What Does It Do?
During the first 24 hours of the war in Iran, the United States used Maven Smart System (MSS) to help strike more than 1,000 targets, a tenfold increase over what was possible in the pre-MSS era. However, few outside the government and contractor ecosystem involved in creating and using MSS are familiar with what it is, how it works, and the capabilities enabling a revolution in military intelligence and targeting.
What the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Reveals About Global Power Shifts
On September 25, the United Nations launched the Global Dialogue on AI Governance. The dialogue aims to provide a platform for future discussions of AI governance. Governments and other stakeholders will convene annually—starting at the 2026 AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva—to discuss the safe development of AI systems, AI capacity gaps in developing countries, interoperability of national AI governance efforts, and socioeconomic implications of AI technologies.
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