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Killer Robots and the Future of War
Season 1 · Episode 4

Killer Robots and the Future of War

Brave New Planet

October 26, 20201h 3m

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Show Notes

Fully autonomous lethal weapons—robots that can select and engage targets without human intervention—are fast becoming possible. They might minimize casualties and protect civilians in times of war. But is it morally wrong to put a computer in charge of life or death decisions? Could system errors lead to flash wars? But, as war gets faster and more complex, is it even feasible to keep humans in the loop?


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