Autonomous weapons
… Autonomous weapons are not a work of science fiction from … decisions. This video shows the dangers of autonomous weapons – and what must be done to avert them. …
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Autonomous weapon systems - Q & A
… the use of force. Technological advances in weaponry mean that decisions about the use of … humanitarian law can be guaranteed. How could autonomous weapon systems, operating … . (Read the Expert meeting report ) What are autonomous weapons? Autonomous weapon systems …
ICRC position on autonomous weapon systems
… to establish internationally agreed limits on autonomous weapon systems to address the concern they … binding rules. The ICRC's concerns about autonomous weapon systems Autonomous weapon …
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 …
Autonomous weapon systems under international humanitarian law
… to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons on autonomous weapon systems in November 2017, … of articles: "Perspectives on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems". Neil Davison, …
ICRC Position on Autonomous Weapon Systems
… to establish internationally agreed limits on autonomous weapon systems to ensure civilian protection, … efforts to establish international limits on autonomous weapon systems that address the …
ICRC Position on Autonomous Weapon Systems
… to establish internationally agreed limits on autonomous weapon systems to ensure civilian protection, … efforts to establish international limits on autonomous weapon systems that address the …
A licence to kill for autonomous weapons?
… Autonomous weapons are an emotive subject, with the … the legal and ethical issues that these weapons pose. …
Expert Meeting on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems
… the Group of Governmental Experts on "Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems". With the High Contracting … of human control required in the use of autonomous weapon systems – broadly defined as …
Why autonomous weapon systems matter in Africa
… new developments. One emerging category of weapon of particular concern is autonomous weapon systems. These are weapons … a recent ICRC experts meeting entitled "Autonomous weapon systems: Implications of …
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