Why support a ban on Autonomous weapons?
October 26, 2021
Taylor Jones
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Why support a ban on Autonomous weapons?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will soon become the most powerful technology ever created. It can help humanity flourish like never before– if we use it wisely and ethically, drawing a clear red line between acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. This line must ensure that humans retain control over the decision to take a life. Why?
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