SECURITYJul 8 · 16:38 UTCSEMAFORTom Chivers

UN Secretary-General seeks ban on AI weapons

UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ban on fully autonomous AI weapons, stating the decision to take life must remain human. Ukraine reportedly used AI-powered drones in 2024, while US tech employees protested Pentagon collaborations. Ethicists debate the morality of such weapons, with some arguing they could be more discriminate than human soldiers.

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