Bond, Bots, and Bioweapons: "No Time to Die" and the Future of Assassinations, Warfare, and Genocide.

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Title: Bond, Bots, and Bioweapons: "No Time to Die" and the Future of Assassinations, Warfare, and Genocide.
Authors: Turner, Grant W.
Source: Military Review. Nov/Dec2025, Vol. 105 Issue 6, p119-130. 12p.
Subjects: Nanorobotics, Lethal autonomous weapons, Biological weapons, Gene targeting, Assassination, Ethnonationalism, Military technology, No Time to Die (Film : 2020)
Abstract: The article discusses the implications of emerging technologies, particularly autonomous bioweapons, as portrayed in the James Bond film "No Time to Die." It highlights the potential for nanobots programmed to target individuals based on their DNA, raising concerns about the feasibility of such technologies in real-world scenarios. The text emphasizes the risks associated with lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) and the evolving landscape of bioweapons, including "ethno-weapons" that could target specific populations. The author calls for proactive discussions and policies to address these threats, given the rapid advancement of technology and the rise of ethnonationalism globally. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article discusses the implications of emerging technologies, particularly autonomous bioweapons, as portrayed in the James Bond film "No Time to Die." It highlights the potential for nanobots programmed to target individuals based on their DNA, raising concerns about the feasibility of such technologies in real-world scenarios. The text emphasizes the risks associated with lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) and the evolving landscape of bioweapons, including "ethno-weapons" that could target specific populations. The author calls for proactive discussions and policies to address these threats, given the rapid advancement of technology and the rise of ethnonationalism globally. [Extracted from the article]
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