Lethal AI weapons are here: how can we control them?
Lethal AI weapons are here: how can we control them?
In the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, video footage has shown drones penetrating deep into Russian territory, more than 1,000 kilometres from the border, and destroying oil and gas infrastructure. It’s likely, experts say, that artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to direct the drones to their targets. For such weapons, no person needs to hold the trigger or make the final decision to detonate.ReferencesRussell, S. Nature 614, 620–623 (2023).Article 
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