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Politicians to discuss killer robots

13.05.2014

Killer robots are autonomous machines that can find the right target and eliminate it without human intervention. Currently, they do not exist, but the rapid development of technology does not exclude their creation in the near future.

The pros and cons of using killer robots in military operations will be discussed by UN experts at a meeting in Geneva. This is the first time this topic will be brought up for discussion at such a high level, which means that more and more countries are close to creating such "death machines", reports the BBC.

The debate will feature Professor Ronald Arkin of the Georgia Institute of Technology College of Computers and University of Sheffield Professor Noel Sharkey, founder of the Anti-Killer Robot Movement.

Killer robots are autonomous machines that can find the right target and eliminate it without human intervention. Currently, they do not exist, but the rapid development of technology does not exclude their creation in the near future.

In an interview with the BBC, Professor Noel Sharkey said that autonomous combat systems "cannot be guaranteed to comply with international law." According to the scientist, such machines can "pose a serious threat to humanity."

Ronald Arkin, on the contrary, expressed the opinion that killer robots will be able to determine the moment when to act faster than people, and significantly reduce civilian casualties. The professor, however, expressed concern that the systems would be put into operation before they were brought to the desired level.

"I am in favor of a moratorium until this level is reached, I do not support a ban on their development," he said.

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