killer robots
Human Laws Can't Control Killer Robots, New Report Says
That's why we need to ban them, says Human Rights Watch.
Before Anyone Bans Killer Robots, We Have to Define What They Are
Activists want to ban “killer robots,” but first we need to define them.
Russia's New Combat Robot Is Basically a Glorified RC Car with Guns
Despite the android's sophistication, President Vladimir Putin seemed visibly bored by its antics at a recent demo.
How the Pentagon’s Skynet Would Automate War
Mass surveillance, drone swarms, cyborg soldiers, telekinesis, synthetic organisms, and laser beams will determine future conflict by 2030.
The Rules for Killer Drone Boats Are as Vague as the Ones for Predator Drones
The Navy just demonstrated its autonomous, swarming boats—but what are the rules of engagement?
A Canadian Robotics Company Is Against Killer Robots
One Canadian robotics company isn't cool with autonomous robots that can kill.
We Need to Stop Killer Robots from Taking Over the World
Oxford professor Nick Bostrom’s job is to imagine nightmare scenarios for humanity, including plagues, asteroid strikes, and superbugs. He spends a surprising amount of time worrying that HAL 9000-style deranged computers will wipe us all out.
UN Debates the Future of Killer Robots
Lethal Automated Weapon Systems (LAWS) — their more technical term — would be able to track and engage targets on their own.
Killer Robots Could Be More Humane than Humans
Roboethicists are meeting at the UN this week to debate the fate of autonomous killing machines.
The Army Goes Cyberpunk, Embraces Virtual Battlefields and Killer Robots
The Army plans to build an expansive virtual world for combat training and replace 25 percent of troops with robots.
Defcon Is Bringing Back Its Contest for the Best Autonomous Shooting Robot
It's pretty awesome, really geeky, and somewhat ominous.