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The Ethics of Autonomous Weapons Systems in Modern Warfare

Quick fact

As of 2024, autonomous weapons systems that can select and engage targets without human intervention are under active development, and more than 100 countries have called for new international law to regulate them.

Why this is interesting

Imagine a drone that decides on its own whom to strike—no human pilot, no remote operator, just software and a weapon. Would that warfare be more ethical or more terrifying?