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The Algorithmic Kill Chain
THIS WEEK'S SAT BRIEF

The Algorithmic Kill Chain

The interval between United States (US) strikes has fallen from about five days over Waziristan to about four minutes over Iran. Artificial intelligence (AI) has made speed the decisive advantage in war, and its greatest hazard.

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