Ariel Guersenzvaig (Author)
IEEE Technology and Society Magazine
Volume: 37
Issue: 1
Pages: 55-61
Edition Details: Special issues on the Social Implications of Robotics and AI
Language: English
In this article, I explore the ethical permissibility of autonomous weapon systems (AWSs), also colloquially known as killer robots: robotic weapons systems that are able to identify and engage a target without human intervention. I introduce the subject, highlight key technical issues, and provide necessary definitions and clarifications in order to limit the scope of the discussion. I argue for a (preemptive) ban on AWSs anchored in just war theory and International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which are both briefly introduced below.
...MoreArticle Katina Michael; Diana Bowman; Meg Leta Jones; Ramona Pringle (March 2018) Robots and Socio-Ethical Implications [Guest Editorial]. IEEE Technology and Society Magazine (pp. 19-21).
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