Global Call for Autonomous Weapons Regulation Intensifies
Countries will meet at the United Nations to discuss regulation of AI-controlled autonomous weapons, used in conflicts worldwide. The lack of global standards raises urgency, with a deadline set for 2026. However, disagreements persist, especially among major military powers, on establishing legally binding rules.
Countries gathered at the United Nations on Monday to reignite efforts to regulate AI-controlled autonomous weapons, increasingly prevalent in modern warfare. Experts emphasize the urgency of establishing guidelines for these evolving technologies.
Autonomous weapon systems are playing a significant role in conflicts from Ukraine to Gaza, fueled by rising defense budgets. Despite this, international rules governing their development have lagged behind, with few binding standards in place.
The 2023 U.N. resolution, backed by 164 states, called for addressing autonomous weapons' risks. Yet, military powers like the U.S., Russia, and China prefer national guidelines. The ongoing proliferation of these systems highlights the need for regulation to prevent potential human rights threats.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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