How are militaries using unmanned systems, robotics, and AI? Does this strategic shift make escalation less likely—or more? “Killer robots” have recently sparked debate in Washington, Geneva, and the rest of the world. What are the strategic implications of new developments in robotics and autonomy, and how can we anticipate these changes? IST hosted Dr. Paul Scharre for an Ask Me Anything on Zoom to discuss his research at the intersection of strategy and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics, unmanned systems, and autonomy for military use.