CAIDP Statement on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

By Heramb Podar @ 2024-11-30T18:00 (+7)

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Summary:

Key Concerns with Lethal Autonomous Weapons

⚠️ ❗ Unpredictability and Lack of Control

⚠️ ❗ Exponential Lethality

⚠️ ❗ Ethical and Legal Implications

Recommendations

1️⃣ Immediate Moratorium: Enact a temporary ban on deploying LAWS until
comprehensive regulations are established.

2️⃣ Classification as WMDs: Classify lethal autonomous weapons, like 'loitering' AI missile systems, under weapons of mass destruction due to their scalable lethality.

3️⃣ Ban Non-Compliant AI Systems: Prohibit AI systems that cannot adhere to
international human rights and humanitarian laws.

4️⃣ Monitoring Framework: Implement standardized reporting and allow independent oversight of AI in military operations.

5️⃣ Appoint a UN Special Rapporteur on AI and Human Rights: Encourage
transparency and human rights alignment 

6️⃣ Promote Democratic Accountability: Ensure civilian control and prevent
unverified AI systems from influencing military decisions.

"The majority of UN Member States support regulating LAWS despite opposition from a few powerful countries. Immediate action is crucial to prevent an AI arms race, protect human rights, and maintain international peace and security."