Inside China’s AI ‘wolf pack’ drones built with Taiwan conflict in mind

Fox News·May 4

Inside China’s AI ‘wolf pack’ drones built with Taiwan conflict in mind

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! China is developing AI-enabled robotic "wolf packs" designed to scout, supply and potentially support combat operations alongside troops in a future war — including a possible invasion of Taiwan — according to a new report.The analysis from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) says Beijing is reshaping how wars can be fought by integrating artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems directly into frontline operations.At the center of that effort are quadruped robots — often referred to in Chinese reporting as "robotic wolves" — that the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is testing as part of its push toward what it calls "intelligentized warfare."While China has showcased robotic dogs in recent years, the report argues the People’s Liberation Army is moving beyond demonstrations and beginning to integrate these systems into coordinated battlefield units designed to operate at scale — particularly in high-risk scenarios such as the opening phase of a Taiwan invasion.CHINA LAUNCHES CENTER TO TRAIN 100-PLUS HUMANOID ROBOTS SIMULTANEOUSLY FDD report warns China is preparing to reimagine warfare with its 'robot wolf.' (VCG/VCG via Getty Images)The report warns that a force built around expendable, networked machines could allow Chinese commanders to sustain