August 27, 2026
UN, Red Cross Call for Rules on Fully Autonomous Weapons
Paul Scharre, executive vice president at the Center for a New American Security, joins CNN to discuss the advent of fully autonomous weapons, the dangers of handing over targeting to machines, and how the international community can prevent the worst scenarios from playing out.
Watch the full interview on CNN.
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