Advances in technology have transformed modern armies.
But as robotics and artificial intelligence progress, so do the chances that militaries will be able to develop ‘killer robots’ to fight future wars.
In military jargon, these are known as autonomous weapons systems that may not only navigate and find targets without a human ‘pilot’ but also make the decision to use lethal force on their own.
This has spurred a lively ethical debate about whether and when computers may be entrusted with the decision to take a human life.
On this edition of Global Journalist, we discuss the development of ‘killer robots’ and the debate about their use.
Note: This program originally aired May 11.