Salem Elzway

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Salem Elzway is a scholar whose work critically interrogates the intertwined histories of artificial intelligence, robotics, and militarism. His research excavates the often-overlooked material and physical infrastructures—the "crafted structures"—that have been as crucial as code in the evolution of AI. In his highly regarded 2023 article, **"Armed Algorithms,"** Elzway charts how the artificial intelligentsia at MIT and Stanford experimented with these relationships, revealing how physically embodied systems were central to the development of autonomous technologies. Though a relatively recent publication, this work has already garnered **4 citations**, signaling its growing influence in the field. By foregrounding the military-industrial contexts that shaped early robotics and AI, Elzway’s contributions offer a vital, historically grounded critique of contemporary algorithmic systems. His scholarship is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand not just the software, but the steel, sweat, and strategic imperatives that built the intelligent machines of today.