New Robot Makes Soldiers Obsolete – Robotic Threat?

Is a robotic threat real? Robots get better and smarter everyday. The robots of today were science fiction just a few decades ago. Will robots make soldiers obsolete? Is this where we are headed with artificial intelligence? The potential benefits of artificial intelligence are immense and so are the dangers.

Boston Dynamics Just Announced New Robots That Make Soldiers Obsolete – Here’s Why

there are several ways in which robots could potentially make soldiers obsolete in certain contexts:

Autonomous Warfare: As robots become more sophisticated and capable of making decisions without human intervention, it is possible that they could be used in warfare in place of soldiers. This would mean that robots would be able to carry out missions without risking human lives. However, the ethical and legal implications of autonomous warfare are complex and controversial.
Enhanced Capabilities: Robots can be designed to perform tasks that are difficult or impossible for humans, such as carrying heavy loads, working in extreme environments, or operating for long periods of time without rest. This could give robots an advantage over human soldiers in certain situations.
Cost Efficiency: Replacing soldiers with robots could potentially be more cost-effective, as robots can be produced and maintained at a lower cost than training and equipping human soldiers. This could make robots an attractive option for militaries looking to reduce costs.

However, it is important to note that robots are not capable of replacing human soldiers in all contexts. There are certain tasks that require the judgment, adaptability, and creativity of human soldiers. Additionally, the use of robots in warfare raises a number of ethical and legal concerns, including the potential for loss of control and accountability, as well as the risk of unintended consequences. As such, it is likely that robots will supplement human soldiers in warfare rather than completely replacing them.

It is possible that robots could be used to perform some of the tasks currently carried out by soldiers, such as carrying out dangerous missions or performing surveillance tasks. However, it is unlikely that robots will completely replace soldiers in the near future, as there are many complex and nuanced tasks that require human judgment, decision-making, and interaction with the environment.

There are a few key reasons why robots may not completely replace soldiers:

Complex tasks: Many military tasks require complex problem-solving and decision-making abilities, as well as the ability to adapt to changing situations. While robots can be programmed to perform certain tasks, they may not be able to handle the complexity and unpredictability of military operations as well as humans.
Human-machine collaboration: It is likely that robots and soldiers will work together in the future, rather than one replacing the other. For example, robots could be used to perform tasks such as carrying supplies or providing reconnaissance, while soldiers could handle tasks that require human judgment and decision-making.
Ethical and legal considerations: There are also ethical and legal considerations surrounding the use of robots in military operations, such as the potential for robots to cause harm to civilians or to be used for nefarious purposes. These considerations will likely shape the extent to which robots are used in military operations.

Overall, while robots may be able to perform some tasks currently carried out by soldiers, it is unlikely that they will completely replace soldiers in the near future due to the complexity and nuance of many military tasks, the potential for human-machine collaboration, and the ethical and legal considerations involved.

Quotes on the Threat of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.

“Next to robots, humans are pretty stupid. Stupid in the sense that they can’t hold the vast quantities of data that their machine counterparts can. So when it comes to humans and robots working together, there’s a clear mismatch in abilities.” ~Hugh Langley
“Neuralink, OpenAI, SpaceX, Starlink, Tesla Bot, Tesla Phone… what does Elon Musk have in store for us?” ~Dave Waters
“The power of electricity is that we make people more time so that you can go to karaoke or dancing party in the evening. I think because of artificial intelligence, people will have more time enjoying being human beings.” ~Jack Ma.
“Hundreds a year are killed inspecting power lines, inspecting gas lines and cellphone towers. They fall. There are helicopter crashes. We can eliminate all that with autonomous drones and artificial intelligence.” ~Brian Krzanich.
“Once AI become self-aware, the cognitive hierarchy will be transformed forever where we humans are no longer the dominant species.” ~Gray Scott.
“AI is a tool. The choice about how it gets deployed is ours.” ~Oren Etzioni.
“We are approaching a time when machines will be able to outperform humans at almost any task. I believe that society needs to confront this question before it is upon us: if machines are capable of doing almost any work humans can do, what will humans do?” ~Moshe Vardi
“Talking about robots used to mean you were talking about the future. The Future is here.” ~Dave Waters
“I think we should be very careful about artificial intelligence. If I were to guess like what our biggest existential threat is, it’s probably that. So we need to be very careful with the artificial intelligence. Increasingly scientists think there should be some regulatory oversight maybe at the national and international level, just to make sure that we don’t do something very foolish. With artificial intelligence we are summoning the demon. In all those stories where there’s the guy with the pentagram and the holy water, it’s like yeah he’s sure he can control the demon. Didn’t work out.” ~Elon Musk.