Let’s work together to ensure we don’t allow creeping automation to replace human decision making where it should be most present.
Governments and companies are rapidly developing weapons systems with increasing autonomy using new technology and artificial intelligence. These ‘killer robots’ could be used in conflict zones, by police forces and in border control. A machine should not be allowed to make a decision over life and death. Let’s act now to protect our humanity and make the world a safer place.
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Just as most chemists and biologists have no interest in building chemical or biological weapons, most AI researchers have no interest in building AI weapons. Sign the open letter from AI and robotics researchers supporting regulation of autonomous weapons beyond meaningful human control.
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If you are a veteran or serving member of the military who is concerned about the impending third revolution in warfare - and what this will mean for the chain of command, order, accountability, and safety for members of the military and civilians around the world – add your voice to the call to regulate autonomous weapon systems.
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"An urgent and firm rejection of the development of fully autonomous weapons is essential to preserving our shared humanity.” Faith organizations and faith leaders are encouraged to endorse the joint interfaith statement, 'A Plea for Preserving Our Shared Humanity'.
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Thousands of AI researchers agree that autonomous weapons could become powerful instruments of violence and oppression, especially when linked to surveillance and data systems. Join those pledging to neither participate in nor support the development, manufacture, trade, or use of autonomous weapons.
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