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Eric Schmidt—Founded White Stork to build $400 AI kamikaze drones for Ukraine

Eric Schmidt founded White Stork, a startup developing low-cost AI-powered kamikaze drones for Ukraine. The drones cost approximately $400 each with small explosive payloads. Schmidt has invested over a billion dollars in defense AI startups including White Stork, Rebellion Defense, and Istari. He signed a memorandum with Ukraine's Defense Ministry on strategic partnership.

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Confirms Investment Jul 1, 2023 documented

Founded White Stork to build $400 AI kamikaze drones for Ukraine

Eric Schmidt founded White Stork, a startup developing low-cost AI-powered kamikaze drones for Ukraine. The drones cost approximately $400 each with small explosive payloads. Schmidt has invested over a billion dollars in defense AI startups including White Stork, Rebellion Defense, and Istari. He signed a memorandum with Ukraine's Defense Ministry on strategic partnership.

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