Russia allegedly field-testing deadly AI drone powered by Nvidia Jetson Orin

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Jul 9, 2025 02:46
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Russia is reportedly field-testing a next-generation AI-powered drone, the Shahed MS001, which uses Nvidia Jetson Orin hardware to autonomously identify and engage targets, according to Ukrainian military officials. This development highlights the increasing militarization of AI technologies and raises concerns about the ethical and security implications of autonomous weapon systems in modern warfare.

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