From landmines to killer robots — inside the campaigns to ban weapons of war
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Regulating the Future of Warfare
This chapter explores the urgent need for international regulations on autonomous weapons and cybersecurity, highlighting the distinction between technology bans and the establishment of binding rules. It emphasizes grassroots efforts and the involvement of 144 countries in advocating for a treaty to prohibit autonomous weapon systems, as well as the challenges faced in convincing larger nations to participate. The discussion further examines the ethical implications of these weapons and the necessity for human oversight to preserve humanitarian values in armed conflict.
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