The Future of Warfare: National Positions on the Governance of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

The Future of Warfare: National Positions on the Governance of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems

The Future of Warfare: National Positions on the Governance of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS), such as drones and autonomous missile systems, are no longer a theoretical concern. Indeed, they are finding their way onto the...
Rules of Engagement as a Regulatory Framework for Military Artificial Intelligence

Rules of Engagement as a Regulatory Framework for Military Artificial Intelligence

Rules of Engagement as a Regulatory Framework for Military Artificial Intelligence Proper regulatory frameworks are required for the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence (AI) for military purposes. Any such frameworks must comply with...
New Challenges and Old Problems for International Humanitarian Law

New Challenges and Old Problems for International Humanitarian Law

New Challenges and Old Problems for International Humanitarian Law This post provides some reflections based upon the experience of writing the second edition of the book International Humanitarian Law: Rules, Controversies, and Solutions to Problems Arising in...
Nova 2, Legion-X, and the AI Political Declaration

Nova 2, Legion-X, and the AI Political Declaration

Nova 2, Legion-X, and the AI Political Declaration The race to develop autonomous weapons systems for military deployment has entered a new phase, with the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology for the navigation of small drones in active combat. In the...