The prohibition and control of autonomous weapons systems in future warfare
Singapore Armed Forces2021
Magazines
Total copies: 1
In this essay, the author argues that currently, while there are limitations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) decision-making, it is too late to prohibit the use of autonomous technologies for future warfare. This is due to the potential of Autonomous Weapons Systems (AWS) as the next Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA) for both State and Non-State actors. However, the author feels that it is crucial to control the use of AWS. He argues this in his essay which is divided into three parts—firstly, he will define both AI and AWS, and suggests why current technical challenges of AI decision-making will not be a long-term limiting factor for its use by the military. Second, he will examine the applications and implications of AWS in future warfare. Thirdly, he will explain why the ‘game-changing' impacts of AWS to warfare will make it unlikely for international bans on AWS to succeed. Finally, he will propose some mitigating measures to control the use of AWS.
Main title:
The prohibition and control of autonomous weapons systems in future warfare / MAJ Ng Chong Yak
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Edition:
Mar 2021
Imprint:
Singapore : SIN, March 2021.
Collation:
15p.
Frequency:
Monthly, March 2021.
Language:
English
BRN:
130508