Killer Robots: Urgent Need to Fast-Track Talks

Click to expand Image © 2019 Brian Stauffer for Human Rights Watch Governments should move urgently to begin negotiations on a new treaty to prohibit and restrict autonomous weapons systems, known as “killer robots.” A small number of powerful countries that are developing autonomous weapons have been holding up action on a treaty at international talks. The many countries that oppose delegating life-and-death decisions to machines should adopt new international law to ensure human control and accountability in the use of force.   (Washington, DC, August 2, 2021) ) – Governments should…

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