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📢 In a statement to the UN, CAIDP Calls for an Immediate Moratorium on Autonomous Lethal Weapons Systems (LAWS) and Classification of 'Loitering' AI Missile Systems as Weapons of Mass Destruction "The upcoming meeting in Geneva is a pivotal moment to address the ethical, legal, and security challenges posed by increasingly autonomous military technologies. Rapid advancements in AI have led to complex applications in warfare, as seen in recent conflicts like Ukraine and Gaza." Key Concerns with Lethal Autonomous Weapons ⚠️ ❗ Unpredictability and Lack of Control ⚠️ ❗ Exponential Lethality ⚠️ ❗ Ethical and Legal Implications Recommendations 1️⃣ Immediate Moratorium: Enact a temporary ban on deploying LAWS until comprehensive regulations are established. 2️⃣ Classification as WMDs: Classify lethal autonomous weapons, like 'loitering' AI missile systems, under weapons of mass destruction due to their scalable lethality. 3️⃣ Ban Non-Compliant AI Systems: Prohibit AI systems that cannot adhere to international human rights and humanitarian laws. 4️⃣ Monitoring Framework: Implement standardized reporting and allow independent oversight of AI in military operations. 5️⃣ Appoint a UN Special Rapporteur on AI and Human Rights: Encourage transparency and human rights alignment 6️⃣ Promote Democratic Accountability: Ensure civilian control and prevent unverified AI systems from influencing military decisions. "The majority of UN Member States support regulating LAWS despite opposition from a few powerful countries. Immediate action is crucial to prevent an AI arms race, protect human rights, and maintain international peace and security." Merve Hickok Marc Rotenberg Ayca Ariyoruk Dominique Greene-Sanders, Ph.D. Nana Khechikashvili Nidhi Sinha Heramb Podar Pat Szubryt MBA #aigovernance #PeaceAndSecurity United Nations

Is it technology that makes humans lethal, or are humans who determine the lethality of a given technology? Conceptually useful question and a philosophically fun topic to discuss. But in practice, it makes little difference. For over a decade, parties to the Convention on Conventional Weapons have discussed Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (#LAWS). They will continue to do so this week at the United Nations in Geneva. Yet if recent deployments and their consequences in active war zones are any indication, there is nothing conventional about these systems. A single system can generate thousands of unverified target lists, or a single individual can launch countless weapons with the potential to wipe out entire populations. Precise? Yes. Accurate? No. Controllable? Hardly. Intelligent? Not at all. But their lethality is exponential. If you think high-tech military supremacy will make us stronger and safer, think again. These systems can be hacked, and/or fall into the hands of non-state actors, or lead to accidental escalation among nuclear-armed states. Or worse, used as a cover-up for war crimes. The dehumanization of warfare is not something we should be striving for. Why then allow "Black Boxes" to penetrate military command, control, communications, and intelligence? How will democracies ensure civilian authority in high-tech militaries? That's why the Center for AI and Digital Policy called for a Weapons of Mass Destruction classification for LAWS at the UN. LAWS = WMDs We need new rules, and them to be discussed at the higher levels with urgency. Marc Rotenberg, Merve Hickok, Dominique Greene-Sanders, Ph.D., Pat Szubryt MBA, Nidhi Sinha, Nana Khechikashvili, Heramb Podar. #AIGovernance #PeaceandSecurity #Disarmament #Nonproliferation #ArmsControl

The 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐈 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 (𝐂𝐀𝐈𝐃𝐏) has called on the UN to address the dangers of 𝐋𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 (𝐋𝐀𝐖𝐒). Their recommendations include a moratorium on deployment, classifying "loitering" AI missiles as WMDs, and ensuring independent oversight. Ethical and legal safeguards are vital as AI technologies advance to protect global peace and human rights.  Encode Justice India 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 and urges everyone to join in building a future free of smart weapons. #AI #HumanRights #Peace #AIGovernance #AISafety SHASHWAT MISHRA Heramb Podar Navis Rohan Aditya Anil Sanjith Chandrashekar Srividhya Perumal Joshua Amo Avi Shah Shreya Sampath Shruti Jagtap Ishita Pai Raikar Rupali Lekhi Immanuel Aquino Keerti N Dr. Ikpenmosa Piyal Uddin John Okyere , Adrian Ali Klaits, Ayca Ariyoruk, Merve Hickok

Global majority united on multilateral regulation of AI weapons Foreign ministers and civil society representatives say that multilateralism is key to controlling the proliferation and use of AI-powered autonomous weapons, but that a small number of powerful countries are holding back progress https://lnkd.in/eP5dpark

THE SECRETARY-GENERAL UN Nothing can justify the collective punishment of the Palestinian people. I am also deeply troubled by reports that the Israeli military’s bombing campaign includes Artificial Intelligence as a tool in the identification of targets, particularly in densely populated residential areas, resulting in a high level of civilian casualties. No part of life and death decisions which impact entire families should be delegated to the cold calculation of algorithms. I have warned for many years of the dangers of weaponizing Artificial Intelligence and reducing the essential role of human agency. AI should be used as a force for good to benefit the world; not to contribute to waging war on an industrial level, blurring accountability. @iacongresoucm24 #InteligenciaArtificial #IA #IACongresoUCM #ArtificialIntelligence #TransformaciónDigital #Digitalización

🌍 New Article Published on Medium! I’m excited to share my latest article titled "Martens Clause, Murkier, and Mistier: Navigating Humanity and Technology in Ukraine's Defense Strategy During the Russo-Ukrainian War." This commentary explores the complex interplay between humanitarian principles and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in Ukraine's military strategy amid ongoing conflict. 📌 Key topics covered: The relevance of the Martens Clause in contemporary warfare and its implications for AI deployment; Ethical dilemmas surrounding the use of AI in military operations and its impact on humanitarian norms; Case studies illustrating Ukraine's innovative use of AI technology in defense strategies; and The broader implications for international law and the future of warfare in an increasingly tech-driven landscape. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g8mSmYDX I look forward to your thoughts and engaging in a meaningful discussion about the intersection of technology, humanity, and military strategy in today’s world!

Expert Consultation report – Artificial intelligence and Related Technologies in Military Decision-Making on the Use of Force in Armed conflicts: Current Developments and Potential Implications https://lnkd.in/eCe6c4pd

Being Critical about the Forecasting Capabilities of Britain and America's Intelligence/Security Machineries: The Case of Russia's Illegal Invasion of Ukraine "Intelligence Agencies don't have a crystal ball, Ikrom. They cannot precisely predict the future", Professor Paul Pillar, PhD dissertation interview 2015. Right before the Invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022, the British and American decision/policy makers decided to publicly use sensitive intelligence on "intentions" of Putinist Russia. The British & American Intelligence/Security Machineries were highly praised for their "agile and precisely predicting capabilities" in the mainstream media in the West. However, thorough analysis of their works from meticulous, holistic & critical perspectives in light of emerging hard evidence indicates that the forecasting & agility capabilities of these Machineries were a bit inflated and what was already obvious - Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine - merely presented to the public as effective Intelligence operations and interactions between the Intelligence/Security Machineries and decision/policy makers. To be frank, the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia was so obvious that one needed to be completely blind not to see & "predict" it. My latest findings (utterly subjective) indicate that neither Britain's nor America's Intelligence/Security Machineries had and/or, currently, have any tangible forecast on Russia's intentions in the case of Ukraine. Thus, the decision/policy makers in London & Washington, simply, don’t know what policy they need to implement. I think we are going to witness a perfect example for the so called "intentional politicisation" of Intelligence soon - in order to achieve their own agendas, the Intelligence/Security Services in the UK & US supported the policies of their transient decision/policy makers. As empirical evidence indicate, there might be many reasons for such intentional politicisation - securing unrestricted & continuous access to vast resources, keeping centrality in decision/policy making, etc. In the end, the Intelligence/Security Services are absolutely certain that they can get away with any failure, whether it be the outcome of intentional or unintentional politicisation (e.g., Saddam's WMD & affair with Al-Qaeda or 45 Minutes Claim)... I am really worried about the future of Ukraine as an independent state. After Ukraine, Baltic states...?! PS "Only myopic idiots underestimate their enemies", Tamerlane the Great...

My latest opinion piece: "The boundaries between truth and lies are increasingly blurred in our 24/7 digital and media environment. The strategic manipulation of information continues to be a threat in today’s conflicts." "This can be seen in attacks on faith, the Israeli and Hamas conflict, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine." "Understanding the foundations of Soviet-style active measures and how they are still used in today’s online environment is crucial for developing effective countermeasures." [Excerpt] Read my opinion piece in the Washington Times' Higher Ground to find key terms for how we are manipulated and potential AI solutions that respect freedom of speech. Link to article in comments.