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On 7 July 2017 the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) was formally adopted by the UN General Assembly by an overwhelming majority of the world’s governments. This was a testament to the years of advocacy by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) and its partners and was formal international recognition of...
John Rodsted interviewed Paul Barratt last year about his views on lethal autonomous weapons. Paul Barratt has had a long career in Australia’s Public Service since 1966, but what distinguishes him from many others within government and the public sector is his strong conscience. He has held many senior roles within government, notably within the...
By Matilda Byrne In 2021, we need urgent action to ensure meaningful human control over the deployment of lethal force, specifically in the selecting of targets (humans) and decision as to whether or not to attack. A clear, legal standard is needed which will prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in weapons which autonomously select...
In 2021, we need urgent action to ensure meaningful human control over the deployment of lethal force, specifically in the selecting of targets (humans) and decision as to whether or not to attack. A clear, legal standard is needed which will prohibit the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in weapons which autonomously select and fire,...
The international discussions and diplomatic processes on lethal autonomous weapons systems explained. With Elizabeth Minor from Article 36 we look at how talks have developed and are progressing + key concepts/debates and where they must go.
Former Department of Defence Official Paul Barratt gives his insight into policy, decision making, autonomous weapons and war powers.
An interview with Major General Mike Smith (Ret.) that examines commander roles and responsibilities, the issue of accountability and the need for limits on autonomous weapons systems.
We look at the technological concerns with Senior Data Scientist with AI company Silverpond with Dr Lizzie Silver. We examine killer robots from a technical point of view and discuss their implications on the tech sector, the importance of regulation at role of individual workers.
Hosted by Yenie Sayle, current Youth Engagement intern for Australia - Campaign to Stop Killer Robots and graduating student of international studies, this podcast looks at unistudent views of killer robots. They discuss concerns and in particular related to consideration of this topic at uni, uni involvement in research and more!