Jeff Pierce

IT Industry veteran. Co-founder Civic Tech startup, Media and Technology space. UPenn - go Quakers!

[Jeff Pierce @_JeffPierce]

Skynet birth. There are actually coalitions pushing for treaties to outlaw killing by autonomous weapons, such as drones.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Fully autonomous AI-controlled drones have killed human soldiers for the first time.

In a significant development in modern warfare, Ukraine conducted a one-off test in which ten AI-powered “Terminator” quadcopters operated completely without human oversight and carried out lethal strikes.

The test took place near Bakhmut and Chasiv Yar roughly two years ago. The drones were programmed to fly into a designated area, autonomously search for targets, and destroy anything they identified. Drone developer Alexander Kokhanovskyy, who supplied the technology, confirmed the drones flew “out of the loop” with no real-time human connection or video feed.

Post-mission reconnaissance by human-piloted drones confirmed casualties, including several enemy soldiers and at least one vehicle.

While Ukraine’s Ministry of Defence has not issued an official comment and maintains restrictions on fully autonomous lethal targeting, this test marks the clearest reported instance yet of machines independently selecting and engaging human targets on the battlefield.

The event has intensified global debate over the ethics and regulation of lethal autonomous weapons systems. Critics, including United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, warn that removing human judgment from lethal decisions could dehumanize conflict and violate international humanitarian law. Proponents argue such systems may become inevitable as technology advances.

This remains a rare and experimental case rather than standard practice, but it signals how quickly autonomous capabilities are progressing in real-world combat.

[Alex @ajak1033]

The Spurs know how to TAKE the lead, they just don't know how to HOLD the lead. And that's really the most important part of the lead: the holding

[Neil deGrasse Tyson @neiltyson]

Not that anybody asked, but the last time the @NYKnicks won a championship, the Periodic Table had 11-percent fewer Elements.

[Omar Artan @OmarArtand1]

I am deeply grateful for the overwhelming support, encouragement, and kind messages I have received from people around the world. Your solidarity has reminded me that football unites us beyond borders. Thank you to everyone.

[Reuters @Reuters]

Pope Leo sat with the pilots of a flight from Madrid to Barcelona on the second leg of his Spain tour. The pontiff was invited aboard by one of the captains, and waved at Spanish Air Force fighter jet pilots escorting the plane https://t.co/pbv4UuLWFo

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

The reaction of dogs when the father leaves the living room vs. when the mother leaves

[ArtButMakeItSports @ArtButSports]

Hercules and Nessus, by Giambologna, 1599

[PadSplit @PadSplit]

Weekly turnovers.
Regulatory bans.
Declining margins.

Or…

97% rent collected with longer stays.

See why hosts are switching to PadSplit.

[greg @greg16676935420]

@Kalshi I can’t be the only one who sees it

[Footballogue @Footballogue]

🔴 Énorme DINGUERIE encore des États-Unis...

L'arbitre somalien Omar Artan 🇸🇴 s'est vu refuser son entrée aux États-Unis, alors qu'il est sensé officier pendant la Coupe du Monde ! 🙄

Malgré l'aide appuyée de l'ambassade somalienne de Nairobi, qui lui a fourni un PASSEPORT DIPLOMATIQUE, M. Artan a dû faire demi tour à son arrivée aux USA.

On parle d'une personne qui a été élue MEILLEUR ARBITRE AFRICAIN EN 2025 ! 🤦‍♂️

(@Romain_Molina)

[William Shatner @WilliamShatner]

🤨 What kind of a question is that‽ 🙄👋🏻

[Talking Friars @TalkingFriars]

"Soto decided not to run!"

$765 million by the way...Yikes

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

There is no red in this picture.

Your brain is filling in the red color. The picture is made entirely of light blue, black, and white.

[🖼️ Akiyoshi Kitaoka]

[Jeff Pierce @_JeffPierce]

@stephen_richer As an election worker, I have seen first hand that widespread fraud is virtually impossible and no election denier has put forth a credible plan to show how one could do it. A delay to cure mail-in ballots is legitimate for voter rights as well.

[Jack J @Jack_Frodo]

tag @HunterBiden instead of grok for your questions from now on.

[sid @immasiddx]

During your life, you will meet a lot of people like Raj.

It is important that you ignore them.

[Out of Context Human Race @NoContextHumans]

😂😂😂

[Jeff Pierce @_JeffPierce]

@i_am_jan_marie @RepFine @Moke1966758 It is a felony to sign and return a ballot that is not yours. Rep Fine also doesn't understand that vpter roles dont purge people automatically. Many people move or leave a state and never report that to the dept of state. So, lots of names are on the rolls, but never are votes