Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
6 days agoRise of the Killer Chatbots
A defense contractor is using large language models to command autonomous combat drones, with LLMs parsing orders and coordinating lethal intercepts.
From stealth mode to center stage, Mach Industries is bringing AI into one of the world's most complex and controversial sectors: defense. At TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, Ethan Thornton, CEO and founder of Mach Industries, steps onto the AI Stage to share what it takes to build in high-stakes environments where speed and autonomy matter most - and why next-gen infrastructure starts with rethinking the fundamentals.