战争机器人：自主武器与人工智能的未来

machine to kill everything, rather than specifically target anyone. While there are many lethal weapon systems that can monitor, target, select and attack autonomously, most still retain some mechanism that allows human control or intervention. We aren’t yet at the point where thousands of drones, robots and armed humanoids could simply be sent to the front line and work in full coordination, says Olumba. “That would be another level entirely,” he added. “If such coordination becomes possible, people at the receiving end of these autonomous weapons will find it extremely difficult to defend themselves.” That said, automation via AI is working its way into warfare. …