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AI in warfare

The Reith Lectures

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How We Got to the Day We Have Lethal Autonomous Weapons

A report in 20 12 warned that autonomous weapons were coming and might be indiscriminate. The focus on accidental targeting was a mistake, but at that time it was the primary concern. I didn't go to that first meeting, but i heard that the collision of suave diplomats and complicated technological issues was not pretty. Total confusion ensued, especially around the meaning of the word 'autonomous'

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