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.

The UK is considering allowing AI weapons to operate without human approval. This policy change involves autonomous systems making lethal decisions independently.

Pope Francis warns about AI weapons that could become 'beyond human reach' and 'new forms of slavery...dominating humanity' in his manifesto on emerging technology. The document highlights ethical concerns over unchecked AI development and its potential to harm humanity.

Palantir Technologies published a controversial 22-point manifesto on X, praising U.S. military dominance and suggesting some cultures are inferior, sparking criticism from UK MPs who likened it to 'a parody of a RoboCop film.' CEO Alex Carp's posts, which advocate for AI weapons and the end of postwar restrictions on Germany and Japan, have raised concerns about the company's influence and values.

Palantir's CEO, Alex Karp, published a controversial 22-point manifesto on X advocating for U.S. military dominance and AI weapons, while criticizing certain cultures as 'dysfunctional and regressive.' The post has drawn sharp criticism from UK MPs, who described it as 'a parody of a RoboCop film' and 'the ramblings of a supervillain.'