
UN report warns of risks of an arms race fuelled by artificial intelligence
Daily MailTechnology allowing a pre-programmed robot to shoot to kill, or a tank to fire at a target with no human involvement, might only be years away. The report, which was a result of a week-long meeting on such weapons, held in Geneva earlier this year, said swarms of autonomous weapons would be capable of carrying out attacks. Fully autonomous weapons, also known as 'killer robots,' are quickly moving from the realm of science fiction toward reality THE LAWS REPORT Experts from dozens of countries gathered in Geneva earlier this year to consider the implications of 'Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems'. Experts from dozens of countries gathered in Geneva earlier this year to consider the implications of 'Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems'. Last year, more than 1,000 technology and robotics experts, including scientist Stephen Hawking, Tesla Motors CEO Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, warned that such weapons could be developed within years, not decades.
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Google erases promise not to use AI technology for weapons or surveillance
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Britain must learn from Ukraine and use AI for warfare, MPs say
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Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt warns AI could reach a ‘dangerous point’ in future
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US gathers allies to talk AI safety, Trump's vow to undo Biden's AI policy overshadows their work
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With Elon Musk in tow, Trump eyes changes to government policies on AI and its risks
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UN issues AI warning and reveal dangers of autonomous weapons and lifelike deepfakes
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The European Union’s world-first artificial intelligence rules are officially taking effect
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The UN adopts a resolution backing efforts to ensure artificial intelligence is safe
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The Russia-Ukraine war may become a testing ground for AI
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AI same risk as nuclear wars, experts warn
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Artificial intelligence raises risk of extinction, experts say in new warning
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