Topic: Lethal Autonomy

Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall is suing the government after his security clearance was revoked following critical comments about a Qatari-gifted Air Force One. Kendall, who is currently promoting his book *Lethal Autonomy*, argues the revocation impacts his ability to serve on defense advisory boards. The hosts note that a 1988 Supreme Court ruling gives the executive branch broad discretion over classified access.

The conversation shifts to the dangers of wealthy individuals or corporations using autonomous drones to pursue private agendas without regard for human rights. Daniel Suarez argues against allowing machines to make independent killing decisions, suggesting that such technology empowers authoritarianism. He emphasizes the urgent need for international treaties and a moral-ethical framework to govern the use of robotic swarms in warfare.