Are lethal autonomous weapons systems compatible with international law?

Are lethal autonomous weapons systems compatible with international law?

“The first principle of distinction calls for distinguishing between civilians and combatants. . . . Are lethal autonomous weapon systems that operate outside of human control able to make that distinction?” asks Rangita de Silva de Alwis, distinguished adjunct professor of law and global leadership at the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School. “And who is responsible? Who can be held accountable for mistakes in war?” Subscribe to our channel: https://goo.gl/WCYsH7 This work represents the views and opinions solely of the author. The Council on Foreign Relations is an independent, nonpartisan membership organization, think tank, and publisher, and takes no institutional positions on matters of policy. Visit the CFR website: http://www.cfr.org Follow CFR on X: http://www.twitter.com/cfr_org Follow CFR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/councilonforeignrelations/