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What is autonomy?
Autonomy, in the context of the AI defence partnership, means systems or machines that can operate and make decisions independently, without constant human oversight. Think of a drone that can identify and track a threat on its own, rather than needing a human to pilot every move. It's about smart tech taking initiative to protect things like shipping lanes.
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