US Army looks for robots that can clean up chemical and bioweapons messes
https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/04/army_bots_cleanup_ai_biological_chemical/
As AI-driven threats rise, the US Army is eyeing autonomy to counter autonomy. The plan? embrace bot-based chemical cleanup tech to tackle bot-made hazards, a move that could speed responses and reduce soldier risk—yet it also raises big questions about control, reliability, and the ethical line between defence and escalation. This piece weighs the potential peace of mind that automation offers against the risks of outsourcing dangerous tasks to machines, urging readers to consider who’s accountable when things go wrong and what this means for the future of warfare.