Military AI as Sociotechnical Systems

Military AI as Sociotechnical Systems

Military AI as Sociotechnical Systems Concern about incorporation of AI into the use of weapons over the last several years has focused overwhelmingly on lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS). While there is no consensus on the meaning of this term, many States, as...
Diverging Standards in the Legal Review of LAWS

Diverging Standards in the Legal Review of LAWS

Diverging Standards in the Legal Review of LAWS In May 2025, Anduril Industries publicly unveiled Fury (YFQ-44A), a next-generation autonomous aircraft currently under evaluation by the U.S. Air Force as part of its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program. Fury...
Brian Christian’s The Alignment Problem: A Cautionary Tale to Proponents of LAWS

Brian Christian’s The Alignment Problem: A Cautionary Tale to Proponents of LAWS

Brian Christian’s The Alignment Problem: A Cautionary Tale to Proponents of LAWS Brian Christian’s The Alignment Problem: Machine Learning and Human Values is an accessible, comprehensive look under the hood of contemporary machine learning. The title suggests, and...
How Meaningful is “Meaningful Human Control” in LAWS Regulation?

How Meaningful is “Meaningful Human Control” in LAWS Regulation?

How Meaningful is “Meaningful Human Control” in LAWS Regulation? In recent years, the concept of “meaningful human control” (MHC) has emerged as a key consideration in regulating lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS). This standard seeks to ensure substantial human...
When Technology Meets Humanity: Harnessing New and Emerging Technologies at the End of Conflict

When Technology Meets Humanity: Harnessing New and Emerging Technologies at the End of Conflict

When Technology Meets Humanity: Harnessing New and Emerging Technologies at the End of Conflict New and emerging technologies offer significant contributions toward facilitating the end of conflict and protecting and easing the effects of conflict on the civilian...