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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 11 MIN

Autonomous? What's the difference between a machine that follows instructions and one that can handle something unexpected?

from The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton

As the military invests in drones and robotic systems, one question keeps surfacing: how much can those systems really do without human direction? The answer has implications for procurement, operations and expectations about what this technology can deliver. Federal News Network's Eric White spoke with Ben Wolff, CEO and co-founder of Palladyne AI.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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