Coverage dated September 23, 2026

Zelensky says AI will soon 'decide what happens on the battlefield'

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could be used in war to "decide what happens on the battlefield." "As early as next year, there is already a real possibility that AI –– not only people –– will begin to decide what happens on the battlefiel…

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The Hill
Zelensky says AI will soon 'decide what happens on the battlefield' (opens The Hill)
Published Sep 23, 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could be used in war to "decide what happens on the battlefield." "As early as next year, there is already a real possibility that AI –– not only people –– will begin to decide what happens on the battlefiel…
Washington Examiner
Zelensky urges UN to resolve Ukraine war before AI can ‘decide what happens on the battlefield’ (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Sep 23, 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a grim warning to the world leaders gathered in New York, speculating that artificial intelligence could be making military decisions “by next year.” The Ukrainian leader addressed the U.N.
New York Post
Ukraine war must end before AI is used on the battlefield, Zelensky tells UN (opens New York Post)
Published Sep 23, 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told the United Nations on Wednesday that all current wars must end before artificial intelligence is deployed to the battlefield --- as he joined calls to slow down AI development.