Pentagon Wants AI Weapons to Make Killing Decisions

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– Lethal autonomous weapons, utilizing AI for target selection, are under development by countries including the US, China, and Israel.

– Critics express concern over the development of “killer robots” that make life-and-death decisions without human input.

– Several governments, including the US, resist binding UN resolutions restricting the use of AI killer drones, preferring non-binding resolutions.

– The deployment of AI-enabled drone swarms is part of the Pentagon’s plans, aiming to offset numerical advantages of adversaries like China.

– US Deputy Secretary of Defense, Kathleen Hicks, emphasizes the advantage of AI drones in terms of planning, defense, and effectiveness.

– Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall notes the importance of AI drones making lethal decisions under human supervision for strategic advantage.

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– Reports suggest AI-controlled drones have been used by Ukraine in its conflict with Russia, but it’s unclear if they caused human casualties

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