May 12, 2017
The Killer Robot Debate
Advances in technology have transformed modern armies.
But as robotics and artificial intelligence progress, so do the chances that militaries will be able to develop ‘killer robots’ to fight future wars.
In military jargon, these are known as autonomous weapons systems that may not only navigate and find targets without a human ‘pilot’ but also make the decision to use lethal force on their own.
Watch the video below or at Global Journalist.
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