Militia groups. That began just over a week ago. Now, in those instances, militants used drones and rockets to attack multiple u. S. Installations in the region. The pentagon says those attacks left 21 americans with minor injuries, one u. S. Contractor died of a cardiac van. There is a precedent here. The u. S. Has launched similar airstrikes in syria, including last march, when another u. S. Contractor was killed by a Militia Drone in syria. Defense Secretary Austin described the overnights strikes as quote, selfdefense. And in his statement, called them separate and distinct from the israel hamas conflict. But of course, iran is a backer of hamas. All of it putting u. S. Forces in a delicate position, trying to protect personnel while avoiding a larger war in the middle east. As Secretary Austin put it in his statement, quote, if attacks by irans proxies against the u. S. Forces continue, we will not hesitate to take further necessary measures to protect our people. Lets go right no
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Because i think youve provided objective fact based views on what the dangers are and the risks, and potentially even human extinction, an existential threat which i mentioned by many more than just the three of you, experts who know firsthand the potential for harm. But these fears need to be addressed. I think they can be addressed through many of the concessions that you are making to us and others as well. Ive come to the conclusion that we need some kind of regulatory, not just a reactive body. Not just a passive rules to the road maker, edicts on what guardrails should be. But actually investing proactively in research so that we develop countermeasures against the kinds of autonomous apple controlled scenarios that are a potential danger. Artificial intelligence device is in effect programed to resist any turning off. A decision by a. I. To begin Nuclear Reaction to a nonexistent attack. The white house certainly has recognized the urgency with a historic meeting of the seven Ma
Because i think youve provided objective fact based views on what the dangers are and the risks, and potentially even human extinction, an existential threat which i mentioned by many more than just the three of you, experts who know firsthand the potential for harm. But these fears need to be addressed. I think they can be addressed through many of the concessions that you are making to us and others as well. Ive come to the conclusion that we need some kind of regulatory, not just a reactive body. Not just a passive rules to the road maker, edicts on what guardrails should be. But actually investing proactively in research so that we develop countermeasures against the kinds of autonomous apple controlled scenarios that are a potential danger. Artificial intelligence device is in effect programed to resist any turning off. A decision by a. I. To begin Nuclear Reaction to a nonexistent attack. The white house certainly has recognized the urgency with a historic meeting of the seven Ma
Georgetown. Some distinguished in fact, this audience is pretty much 100 distinguished, as i look out. Quite an impressive audience. Thank you very much for coming. A few brief safety and security announcements. I am your designated Safety Officer in case of an emergency. Youll find the exits are back behind you. And youll go down one floor, exit down through the stairwell and well meet around the corner at National Geographic which is just down left and left should we have to so today together with the japan center for Economic Research is delighted to host this discussion with three of japans leading lawmakers, statesmen with particular expertise in National Security and to talk about our alliance and the years ahead. Ill introduce the other members of the panel in a moment. But let me first mention they are all here in washington for the week as part of whats known as golden week, and to join discussions here and around town under the mount my friend ue which runs and many are parti