| ID | 179375 |
| Title Proper | In Search of the ‘Human Element |
| Other Title Information | International Debates on Regulating Autonomous Weapons Systems |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Amoroso, Daniele ; Tamburrini, Guglielmo |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The ‘weaponisation’ of artificial intelligence and robotics, especially their convergence in autonomous weapons systems (AWS), is a matter of international concern. Debates on AWS have revolved around (i) the identification of hallmarks of AWS with respect to other weapons; (ii) what it is that makes AWS destructive force especially troublesome from a normative standpoint; and (iii) steps the international community can take to allay these concerns. Of particular concern is the need to preserve the ‘human element’ in the use of force. A differentiated approach to this latter issue, which is also principled and prudential, may pave the way to a legally binding instrument to regulate AWS by establishing meaningful human control over all weapons systems. |
| `In' analytical Note | International Spectator Vol. 56, No.1; Mar 2021: p.20-38 |
| Journal Source | International Spectator Vol: 56 No 1 |
| Key Words | International Humanitarian Law ; Human Dignity ; Autonomous Weapons Systems ; Convention on Conventional Weapons ; Meaningful Human Control |