Expansion of Drone Warfare and Killer Robots Could Lead to ‘New Arms Race’

‘Following news that the UK authorized a drone strike that killed two British jihadists in Syria, ethical concerns have been raised about the future of drone warfare, with critics telling Sputnik that any expansion of drones and ‘killer robots’ could “lead to a new arms race”.

There have been growing concerns among artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics experts, non-government organizations (NGOs) and human rights activists over the proliferation of drones used for military purposes in recent times.

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, have experienced a rapid expansion in recent years, with proponents arguing that the use of drones for military purposes is vital as they provide a cheaper, safer option for targeting enemies or conducting surveillance in areas deemed too dangerous to send military personnel.’

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