All articles tagged with #autonomous weapons
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Financial Times
China is set to showcase its advanced military technology, including hypersonic missiles and autonomous weapons, during a national military parade.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes
Ukrainian fundraiser Serhii Sternenko has showcased a new attack drone with autonomous target recognition technology, capable of locking onto and attacking targets without human intervention. The system is immune to radio-frequency jamming and is being developed for mass production at a cost of $1,000 per unit. While the ethical implications and reliability of autonomous weapons remain contentious, the technology represents a significant advancement in warfare capabilities, particularly in the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Task & Purpose
The Pentagon's "Replicator" program aims to accelerate the use of AI-run drones in the military, with the goal of having thousands of these weapons platforms by 2026. While officials and scientists agree that fully autonomous weapons are imminent, the challenge lies in determining when and if AI should be allowed to use lethal force. Governments are grappling with the need to regulate AI in warfare, with debates ranging from no regulation to extremely narrow limits. The US military has already extensively utilized robotic and AI-run weapons systems, but legal guidance for their use on an international scale remains unclear.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Associated Press
The Pentagon is pushing forward with its ambitious AI initiative, Replicator, aiming to deploy thousands of AI-enabled autonomous vehicles by 2026 to keep up with China. While the funding and details of Replicator remain uncertain, it is expected to accelerate decisions on deploying AI technology, including weaponized systems. Experts predict that fully autonomous lethal weapons will be developed within the next few years, with humans taking on supervisory roles. The use of AI in military operations extends to tracking fitness, predicting maintenance needs, and monitoring rivals in space. However, concerns remain about the responsible use of military AI, as several countries, including China and Russia, have not signed a pledge to use it responsibly.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Business Insider
The deployment of AI-controlled drones that can autonomously decide to kill humans is becoming closer to reality, with countries like the US, China, and Israel developing lethal autonomous weapons. Critics argue that this development raises ethical concerns and removes human input from life and death battlefield decisions. Several governments are pushing for a binding UN resolution to restrict the use of AI killer drones, but the US, along with Russia, Australia, and Israel, is resisting and prefers a non-binding resolution. The Pentagon is actively working on deploying swarms of AI-enabled drones, aiming to offset China's military advantage. The capability for AI drones to make lethal decisions while under human supervision is seen as crucial by military officials.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The New York Times
The development of AI drones and autonomous weapons has sparked a debate on how to regulate their use and the potential risks of turning life-or-death decisions over to artificial intelligence programs. While autonomous weapons are not entirely new, recent advancements in AI technology have intensified the discussion around lethal autonomous weapons. From land mines to homing munitions and loitering munitions, various forms of automated weaponry have been used in the past. However, the Pentagon is now working on building swarms of AI-enhanced, autonomous drones that could carry surveillance equipment or weapons. Concerns have been raised about the risks associated with these new systems, and there is ongoing debate about the level of autonomy that should be allowed in military technology.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Engadget
Geoffrey Hinton, a pioneer of artificial intelligence and former Google VP and engineering fellow, has resigned from the company to freely warn of the risks associated with AI technology. Hinton is concerned that Google is giving up its previous restraint on public AI releases in a bid to compete with ChatGPT, Bing Chat and similar models, opening the door to multiple ethical problems. He is worried that generative AI could lead to a wave of misinformation and outright replace some jobs. Hinton is also concerned about the possibility of fully autonomous weapons and the tendency of AI models to learn odd behavior from training data.