Dexter Filkins on Drones and the Future of Warfare

In this episode of The New Yorker Radio Hour, David Remnick interviews Dexter Filkins about his New Yorker piece on the future of warfare. They discuss the changing landscape of war, focusing on the increasing use of drones and AI, particularly in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and potentially with China. Filkins highlights the effectiveness and low cost of Ukrainian-made drones in inflicting damage on Russian forces and equipment. The conversation also covers the ethical considerations of AI in warfare, drawing on examples from the Israel-Gaza conflict, and touches on the recruiting challenges faced by the U.S. military in light of these technological shifts.