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From landmines to killer robots — inside the campaigns to ban weapons of war

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Regulating Killer Robots: The Call for Global Action

This chapter examines the urgent need for an international treaty to regulate autonomous weapon systems, often labeled as killer robots. It highlights the support from over 110 nations and the challenges posed by a select few countries resistant to regulation. The discussion underscores the importance of global cooperation and moving diplomatic efforts to platforms like the United Nations General Assembly to address critical ethical and security concerns.

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