On December 8, 2025, Palmer Luckey, the founder of Oculus, a U.S.-based virtual reality device company, and the mastermind behind Anduril, a military - industrial tech firm, expressed in a television interview that artificial intelligence should be allowed to play a role in making life - and - death decisions during warfare. This perspective has, once again, ignited ethical debates concerning 'killer robots.'

A cluster of defense technology startups, with Anduril among them, are collaborating with traditional defense contractors. Their aim is to develop automated AI weapons and associated tools tailored for global conflict scenarios. Luckey holds the belief that when faced with life - and - death choices, the most advanced available technology should be employed, be it AI, quantum computing, or other cutting - edge technologies. He argues that military operations must strive for the highest possible efficiency, and there is no moral superiority in relying on outdated technology.

Established in 2017, Anduril is dedicated to developing automated systems. Through advanced technologies like surveillance equipment, aerial vehicles, and autonomous weapon systems, it seeks to modernize the U.S. military.