Pentagon combat drones: “I’m flying off the wing of something that’s making its own decisions.” (Aug. 27) (www.nytimes.com)
from cyu@sh.itjust.works to technology@lemmy.ml on 29 Aug 2023 20:16
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Recently revised Pentagon policy allows for autonomous use of lethal force. In test later this year, combat drone will be asked to chase, kill simulated target, coming up with own strategy for mission. Second program’s goal is Air Force that is more unpredictable and lethal.

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ChocoboRocket@lemmy.world on 29 Aug 2023 20:54 next collapse

Hello Skynet!

match@pawb.social on 29 Aug 2023 21:40 collapse

We should probably ban autonomous weapons worldwide, NPT-style

merde@sh.itjust.works on 30 Aug 2023 00:10 next collapse

not a “probably”, we should definitely ban them, but we sure won’t :(

SheeEttin@lemmy.world on 30 Aug 2023 02:03 collapse

The US policy had been that any firing of offensive weapons needed a human pulling the trigger (I guess defensive ones like C-RAM/CIWS/whatever have been fine). But according to this article, that’s changed.

BitSound@lemmy.world on 30 Aug 2023 04:27 next collapse

Never going to happen. Even if something was signed, everyone would just develop the tech secretly. It’s not like nukes where you need large, special equipment like refineries that investigators can track, and special ores. If you’ve got some nerds with nice graphics cards, you’re off to a good start. Getting more advanced is easy if you produce your own chips, and looks the same as regular consumer demand to anyone suspicious.

1984@lemmy.today on 30 Aug 2023 15:46 collapse

We can’t do shit. Warfare is super profitable. Why do you think there are always conflicts and wars… Because people can’t get along? No it’s more about profits from wars, and the power it gives.