I, Killer Robot: the ethics of autonomous weapons systems governance

Rapid technological change has brought myriad new sources of uncertainty and variability to the modern battlefield, and to public discourse. For millennia, militaries have integrated emerging technologies into evermore practical and impactful weapons. The proliferation of autonomous weapons systems (AWS)—often (mis)labelled ‘killer robots’—is a modern concern.

AWS promise to augment battlefield decision-making, be low-cost and scalable, reduce collateral damage and better protect service personnel and civilians. At the same time, these systems have immense potential to undermine international security and stability. A key question for governments is whether AWS can be developed and deployed ethically.

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