Episode

AI on the Battlefield: Precision Tool or Moral Danger?

Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Published: May 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 1953
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Michael talks with Admiral James Stavridis about escalating tensions with Iran, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and the future of AI-assisted warfare. Prompted by Pope Leo’s warning about autonomous weapons, Michael asks whether artificial intelligence will ultimately make war more precise and humane—or easier to wage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.