Eric Schmidt is poaching from Apple, SpaceX, and Google for his secretive AI military drone project

🌈 Abstract

The article discusses Eric Schmidt's secretive AI-powered military drone venture, which has been quietly recruiting talent from tech giants like Apple, SpaceX, and Google. The company, recently renamed Project Eagle, is testing AI-guided drones in Silicon Valley and Ukraine, with the aim of developing drones that can accurately strike targets using AI.

🙋 Q&A

[01] Eric Schmidt's AI Drone Company

1. What is the current status of Eric Schmidt's AI drone company?

• The company was recently renamed Project Eagle
• It has been quietly recruiting talent from tech companies like Apple, SpaceX, and Google
• The company is testing AI-guided drones in Silicon Valley and Ukraine

2. What are the goals of Project Eagle?

• The company aims to develop drones that can accurately strike targets using AI

3. Who has the company been sourcing talent from?

• The company has poached roughly a dozen employees from Apple, SpaceX, Google, and the federal government
• It has also sourced candidates from Schmidt's own nonprofit organization, Schmidt Futures

[02] AI in Modern Warfare

1. How is AI already being used in modern warfare?

• Israel reportedly used AI to identify targets to fire on during its ongoing war against Hamas in Gaza
• Some experts think AI could revolutionize decision-making in war time and reduce costs as military leaders simulate war games

2. What are the concerns around the rapid adoption of AI in combat?

• Some experts have warned that legal and ethical considerations may not be moving fast enough to keep up with the rapid adoption of AI in combat