AI researchers, scientists want autonomous weapons banned

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[1] Technologists and leaders in artificial intelligence research worldwide have petitioned the United Nations to ban the development and use of autonomous weapons.

[2] The main point of concern is that highly autonomous, AI weapons might get into the wrong hands and become hard to control once they are mass produced.

[3] According to Toby Walsh, AI researcher at National ICT Australia, it is important to put the necessary safeguards now to shape the future of the high risk technology.

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[Source] Australian Information Technology News – AI researchers, scientists want autonomous weapons banned