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Defence Tech Start-Ups Reshape War and Erode Democracy
A new ecosystem of defence start-ups, data science, and AI-based warfare has emerged, driven by an arms boom. The EU and Germany are investing in this market, with companies like Helsing and Anduril developing AI-powered drones. However, the rapid development of these technologies raises concerns about the erosion of democracy and the potential for experimental warfare. This article was first published in German in the journal LuXemburg, translated by Gegensatz Collective.