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VICE News presents Shane Smith Has Questions Season 2.Shane Smith Has Questions is the bold investigative podcast from VICE News founder Shane Smith that exp...
Overview
Added
March 17, 2026
Subject & domain
social-studies · current-events-contemporary-issues
Grade range
Grade 9 (Freshman)–Grade 12 (Senior)
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Video
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Introduction
The Rise of AI Warfare in Africa
- Core Subject: VICE News reports on the integration of AI-powered "robotic forces" and autonomous systems within the U.S. military during the "African Lion" exercise in Morocco.
- Military Context: The exercise, held at Camp America in Tan-Tan, Morocco, features autonomous ground vehicles working alongside human soldiers.
- Strategic Shift: 1st Lt. Vincent Gaspari notes that the Russia-Ukraine conflict has demonstrated the effectiveness of low-cost, lethal drone technology, leading to asymmetrical warfare.
- Ethical Concerns: While current weaponized autonomous systems maintain a "human in the loop," the report questions the future ethics of full autonomy on the battlefield.
- Policy Directive: The initiative follows a directive from U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to "accelerate" the adoption of AI and robotics within the military.
- Series Context: This coverage is part of Shane Smith Has Questions Season 2, focusing on the future of warfare in 2026.
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