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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4808342.stm...The idea is to insert micro-systems at the pupa stage, when the insects can integrate them into their body, so they can be remotely controlled later. [continued]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4808342.stm...The idea is to insert micro-systems at the pupa stage, when the insects can integrate them into their body, so they can be remotely controlled later. [continued]
Darpa's previous experiments to get bees and wasps to detect the smell of explosives foundered when their "instinctive behaviours for feeding and mating... prevented them from performing reliably", it said.
A cyber-insect army refers to a hypothetical military technology that involves using insects as vehicles for carrying out cyber attacks. The Pentagon is considering this technology as a potential method for surveillance and intelligence gathering in inaccessible areas.
The details of how the cyber-insect army would work have not been publicly disclosed. However, it is speculated that the insects would be equipped with sensors and technology that would allow them to collect data and transmit it back to the military.
Yes, there are certainly ethical concerns surrounding the use of live insects for military purposes. Many argue that it goes against the principles of animal welfare and raises questions about the potential harm and suffering inflicted on the insects.
The potential benefits of a cyber-insect army include the ability to gather intelligence in remote or dangerous areas, as well as the potential cost savings compared to traditional methods of surveillance. Additionally, it could provide a more discreet and covert means of collecting information.
It is difficult to say for certain, as the technology is still in the early stages of development. However, the Pentagon has shown interest in this idea and has reportedly invested in research and development for this technology. It remains to be seen if it will become a reality in the future.