A Diplomat’s Guide to Autonomous Weapons Systems
A quick-start guide on autonomous weapons and the policy landscape surrounding the topic.
Intended for diplomats who are new to the topic of autonomous weapons, or are needing a primer on the topic, our comprehensive guide covers:
- What AWS are;
- Why they pose significant risks;
- Common myths and misconceptions;
- A timeline of developments on the way to a treaty;
- States’ positions;
- And more.
While intended for diplomats, we hope this will serve as a valuable resource for anyone interested in this critical topic. If you’d like a physical copy, please contact us at: aws@futureoflife.org
Learn more: autonomousweapons.org
Slaughterbots – if human: kill()
Future of Life Institute
We are sleepwalking into the slaughterbots timeline.
Bloomberg: “A coalition of Ukraine’s allies has pledged to deliver 1 million drones.”
Swarms without human operators (!): “The AI-enabled drones would be deployed in large fleets, communicating with each other to target enemy… https://t.co/dWGgPq6PGV pic.twitter.com/sp1pgEgn1q
— AI Notkilleveryoneism Memes ⏸️ (@AISafetyMemes) February 18, 2024