Latent Space: The AI Engineer Podcast · 18 May 2026 · 119 min

The Next War Is Already Here. The West Isn't Ready. — Yaroslav Azhnyuk, The Fourth Law & Guest Host Noah Smith, Noahpinion

Drone WarfareAI AutonomyMilitary TechnologyUkraine WarGeopolitics of DronesMass ManufacturingDefense InnovationElectronic WarfareSupply Chain Resilience

This episode features Yaroslav Azhnyuk, founder of The Fourth Law, discussing his transition from pet tech to advanced AI-guided drone companies in Ukraine. He details the technical advancements in drone autonomy, their impact on modern warfare, and the critical geopolitical implications of mass drone production, particularly highlighting the West's unpreparedness compared to China's manufacturing capabilities.

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