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FORT BENNING, Ga. - War would be a lot safer, the Army says, if only more of it were fought by robots. Smarter Than You Think Government Issue Articles in this series are examining the recent advances in artificial intelligence and robotics and their potential impact on society. Previous Articles in the Series » Multimedia Interactive Graphic A New Generation of Robotic Weapons RSS Feed Get Science News From The New York Times » Enlarge This Image David Walter Banks for The New York Times REMOTELY CONTROLLED Some armed robots are operated with video-game-style consoles, helping to keep humans away from danger. And while smart machines are already very much a part of modern warfare, the Army and its contractors are eager to add more. New robots - none of them particularly human-looking - are being designed to handle a broader range of tasks, from picking off snipers to serving as indefatigable night sentries.

Kelly Ward, senior software engineer for Walt Disney Animation Studios, was tasked with bringing Rapunzel's locks to life in Disney's new movie, Tangled, out Nov. 24. The hair had to look realistic, but not too real -- otherwise Rapunzel would be towing 80 pounds behind her. Footage courtesy of Walt Disney Animation Studios, Kelly Ward Viewed 20294 times.

Excellent video that discusses the impact of Internet on democracy/censorship

The Stream looks at the debate over freedom vs. safety on the net. Should governments be allowed to cut off social networks or cell service in the interest of public order? Includes video and text.

Clever video about electronic waste. Designed for students.

"Interview with Wayne Littlefield Eng Part 1.1 " video

Great use of Web 2.0. You can get the actual songs also from the related videos.

"The technology to read facial expressions and identify emotions has long been used in the development of video games and medicine, and now same technology could help make our roads safer."

Air Force drones collected nearly three times as much video over Afghanistan and Iraq last year as in 2007 - about 24 years' worth if watched continuously.

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