Rules for the ages? London debate sets out challenges facing IHL
… with the advent of new technology such as autonomous weapons . For the ICRC, a weapon system that is able to make a …
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States must address concerns raised by autonomous weapons
… on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons which may be Deemed to be Excessively … of Governmental Experts (GGE) on "Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems" to address the … approach to the issues raised by autonomous weapon systems. The ICRC's primary …
Humanitarian emergencies, international humanitarian law and security risk management in the Asia Pacific
… purposes, such as artificial intelligence in autonomous weapon systems and cyber warfare. Let me add …
Military needs can never justify using inhumane or indiscriminate weapons
… means and methods of warfare and of weapons of a nature to cause unnecessary … existing law. The ICRC's concern with autonomous weapon systems is loss of human … set limits to the development and use of autonomous weapon systems. After all, it is …
Like in physical war, trust and truth will be the first victims in digital frontier
… such as cyber-attacks, armed drones, and autonomous weapons systems, each raising new humanitarian …
The endurance of the Geneva Conventions shows us what is possible
… parties have not yet adapted their choice of weapons and tactics to the unique … let me just say the following: cyber weapons, autonomous weapon systems and artificial … a significant opposition to the use of autonomous weapon systems with a strong sense …
Implementing IHL in West Africa: Redux
… and IDPs, sexual violence in armed conflict, weapons, and dissemination of IHL, among … of joint projects with small arms and light weapons committees (SALWC), who may benefit … Red Cross as a voluntary relief society, autonomous and auxiliary to public authorities …
IHL session in Viet Nam: Experts tackle tough questions on cyber warfare and autonomous weapons
… people? In the context of cyber warfare and autonomous weapons, is IHL still relevant? Or, is it too … new methods being employed in current wars – autonomous weapon systems and cyber warfare. …
Autonomy, artificial intelligence and robotics: Technical aspects of human control
… the need to maintain human control over weapon systems and the use of force, both for … of the questions and concerns raised by autonomous weapon systems. In June 2018, the … control, drawing on experience with civilian autonomous systems. This report combines a …
The Geneva Conventions are for all of us
… as well as new ways to fight, for example autonomous weapon systems and remote technologies. With …
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