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Talks have been held at the UN this week on efforts to revive attempts to regulate AI-controlled autonomous weapons, as campaigners warn that time is running out to put guardrails on the fastly-evolving technology. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Dr Matt Mahmoudi @DocMattMoudi Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities at the University of Cambridge.
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TEDIC and the Regulation of Autonomous Weapons on International Human Rights Day

On December 10, we commemorate International Human Rights Day, a date that underscores the importance of dignity, freedom, and justice for all. In an increasingly digitalized world, our rights face new challenges due to digital dehumanization and te

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““You just have to spray it with Aqua Net hairspray in its ‘face’,” Cummings said. “And that would be enough to stop the cameras from working correctly.”

While the robotic dog seen at Mar-a-Lago is not armed, she says competitors appear to be experimenting with models that are.

“People are trying to weaponise these dogs,” Cummings adds, citing a Chinese model with an attached rifle which she learned about at a robotics meeting this week.”

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A futuristic-looking robotic dog made by Boston Dynamics patrols the grounds of President-elect Donald Trump's Florida residence
www.bbc.comOn patrol at Mar-a-Lago, robotic dogs have their momentRobotic dogs are helping law enforcement protect President-elect Donald Trump at his Florida residence.

Expanding Frontiers for the Stop Killer Robots Campaign

At TEDIC, we firmly believe that technology must serve people, always respecting our rights. That's why we are part of the international campaign "Stop Killer Robots." We need autonomous weapons and artificial intelligence to be properly regulated so they don’t make deci

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"Autonomous weapons systems select and apply force to targets based on sensor processing rather than human input. Some autonomous weapons systems have existed for years, but the types, duration of operation, geographical scope, and environment in which such systems operate have been limited. Now technological advances are spurring the development of autonomous weapons systems or 'killer robots,' which would operate without meaningful human control, delegating life-and-death decisions to machines. Such weapons systems raise serious ethical, moral, legal, accountability, and security problems and concerns. #HumanRightsWatch is a founding member of #StopKillerRobots campaign, a civil society coalition that calls for a new international treaty to prohibit and restrict autonomous weapons systems."

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www.hrw.orgKiller Robots | Human Rights WatchAutonomous weapons systems select and apply force to targets based on sensor processing rather than human input. Some autonomous weapons systems have existed for years, but the types, duration of operation, geographical scope, and environment in which such systems operate have been limited. Now technological advances are spurring the development of autonomous weapons systems or "killer robots," which would operate without meaningful human control, delegating life-and-death decisions to machines. Such weapons systems raise serious ethical, moral, legal, accountability, and security problems and concerns. Human Rights Watch is a founding member of Stop Killer Robots campaign, a civil society coalition that calls for a new international treaty to prohibit and restrict autonomous weapons systems. 

Re(x)sisting digital dehumanization: TEDIC and the regulation of autonomous weapons at the OAS

From June 26 to 28, Paraguay hosted the 54th Assembly of the Organization of American States (OAS), the region's principal multilateral forum. This forum is known for addressing significant political issues an

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#AI #Robots #KillerRobots #Military: "There's also concern that the systems will become more autonomous over time. As The War Zone's Howard Altman and Oliver Parken describe in their article, "While further details on MARSOC's use of the gun-armed robot dogs remain limited, the fielding of this type of capability is likely inevitable at this point. As AI-enabled drone autonomy becomes increasingly weaponized, just how long a human will stay in the loop, even for kinetic acts, is increasingly debatable, regardless of assurances from some in the military and industry."

While the technology is still in the early stages of testing and evaluation, Q-UGVs do have the potential to provide reconnaissance and security capabilities that reduce risks to human personnel in hazardous environments. But as armed robotic systems continue to evolve, it will be crucial to address ethical concerns and ensure that their use aligns with established policies and international law."

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Ars Technica · Robot dogs armed with AI-aimed rifles undergo US Marines Special Ops evaluationQuadrupeds being reviewed have automatic targeting systems but require human oversight to fire.
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@stevenaleach @nyrath I will happily build you #KillerRobots that will "do the right thing."
All I ask is that you first write down a complete and consistent list of your infinite unspoken assumptions of what the fnord the right thing for them to do is.
Hand me a finite list and I can show you where this falls short.