In fact, lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) have a long history. During the spring of 1972, I spent a few days occupying the physics building at Columbia University in New York City.

Poised for rapid growth due to rising geopolitical threats, the integration of advanced technologies like AI, and increased ...

Autonomous weapons systems also feature prominently in the interests of venture capital groups. Many of them see a profitable future in a more hostile world.

The Autonomous Military Weapon Market is experiencing rapid growth as nations increasingly invest in advanced technologies to bolster their defense capabilities. A report from Verified Market Reports ...

However, DODD 3000.09 provides definitions for different categories of autonomous weapon systems for the purposes of the U.S. military.

So far, engineers have managed to successfully destroy targets with a self-driving Humvee equipped with an onboard autonomous 7.62 mm weapon system.

While autonomous weapons have advantages, analysts say humans will remain central to decision-making and combat operations ...

The organizations argue that the militaries investing most heavily in autonomous weapons systems, including the U.S., Russia, China, South Korea, and the European Union, are launching the world ...

Unfounded fears about autonomous weapons will lead to inferior weapons, which will embolden American adversaries, raising the risk of war. Recommendations The Department of Defense (DoD) Directive ...

The following is the Nov. 17, 2021 Congressional Research Service In Focus report, Defense Primer: U.S. Policy on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems. From report. Lethal autonomous ...

Such an agreement is feasible and achievable. More than 70 countries see an urgent need for “internationally agreed rules and limits” on autonomous weapons systems.

Robots with Guns: The Rise of Autonomous Weapons Systems An August 2017 letter to the U.N. signed by Elon Musk and other tech luminaries called autonomous weaponry a "Pandora's Box." ...