Wildfires stopped before they start. Disasters mapped in real time. Cities scanned with unsettling precision.That’s the promise of AI-powered satellites. But what happens when they stop waiting for human permission?Fintan Buckley, CEO of Ubotica, joins Thinking on Paper to unpack what happens when the eye in the sky starts thinking for itself.Inside this episode:How real-time Earth intelligence could save lives , or erase privacyWhy wildfire response is shifting from days to minutesThe overlooked role of AI in maritime security and environmental monitoringThe uncomfortable truth about space junk — and why de-orbiting won’t solve itThe ethics of putting AI satellites into military operationsHow close we are to cutting humans out of the decision loopAnd yes — we even ask if James Bond satellites are nonsense. Fintan gives his verdict.This isn’t a pitch for utopia. It’s the arrival of a new layer of control — or chaos — orbiting just above your head.Please enjoy the show.--📌 Stay Connected:🌍 Website: ⁠ThinkingOnPaper.xyz⁠ 📩 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠ 🎧 Podcast: Available on all platforms🔔 Subscribe for sharp, no-fluff insights on AI, space, and the future of technology.

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