Ukrainian AI attack drones may be killing without human oversight

Published on October 16, 2023

Ukraine has deployed drones with artificial intelligence that can independently identify and attack targets without human intervention, marking a significant use of autonomous weapons, often referred to as "killer robots." These drones, known as the Saker Scout, have the capability to autonomously target vehicles like tanks, potentially leading to casualties among Russian soldiers without direct human commands, although specific casualties have yet to be confirmed.

Link to the article: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2397389-ukrainian-ai-attack-drones-may-be-killing-without-human-oversight/

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