Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt believes that future wars will be fought using AI drones and considers tanks to be 'useless'. He stated that a $5,000 drone can destroy a $5,000,000 tank, emphasizing the low cost and effectiveness of drone warfare.
Schmidt has been involved in advising the US military on technology and is working on a startup called White Stork, which builds AI-powered attack drones to aid Ukraine.
He urged the US military to invest in drones instead of tanks, suggesting that they give away their tanks and purchase drones instead.
Schmidt highlighted the rapidly evolving tactics and innovations in drone technology, particularly in the context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.