Geopolitics of Ethics in Killer Robots

Abishur Prakash
Sep 3, 2018 · 6 min read
BAE Systems "Taranis" drone. It has an autonomous mode that allows the drone to think for itself and carry out entire missions. The drone was named after the Celtic god of thunder.

In 2007, Israel’s military unveiled a new plan to deal with militancy in the Gaza Strip: establish “autonomous kill zones.” These zones would house remote-controlled guns, located at different intervals along the border. Miles away, soldiers would control these guns and target militants. The end goal was to have a “closed loop” (no humans involved). But, before humans could be removed, senior military leaders needed to…

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Geopolitical Futurist & Author. Looking at how new technologies, like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics, will transform geopolitics.

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