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Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt Becomes Licensed Arms Dealer Amid Ukraine War

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has become a licensed arms dealer to support Ukraine against Russia by using AI and defense technology. His startup, White Stork, plans to mass-produce AI-equipped drones. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has seen significant developments, including Ukraine's recent attack on Russia's Kursk region.

20 August 2024 · 10:12 UTC

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt has become a licensed arms dealer, driven by the ongoing Ukraine war.

Schmidt's new venture, White Stork, aims to leverage Artificial Intelligence and defense technology to support Ukraine against Russia.

During a lecture at Stanford University, Schmidt expressed how Russian aggression affected him, and detailed his plans to mass-produce AI-equipped drones to transform modern warfare.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict, which began in February 2022, continues to escalate with Ukraine's latest strike on Russia's Kursk region.