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Re:Superintelligence: The Idea That Eats Smart People by MaysonL on Friday December 23, 2016 @03:30AM (#13243669)
He couldn't have refused without the support of the generals, who had just withdrawn from Afghanistan.
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Re:Superintelligence: The Idea That Eats Smart People by Nevermark on Saturday December 24, 2016 @11:41PM (#13252956)
Very true.

And economic problems were a big incentive for everyone in charge to step back from wars. For country's with a strong economy there would be little incentive to stop, especially if AI makes war cheaper.

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