Defense

Elon Musk calls for ban on use of killer robots

Written by Teunis Felter

Elon Musk is joining a group of prominent robotics and artificial intelligence researchers in calling on the UN to prohibit the development and use of robotic weapons. The CEO of Tesla Motors and SpaceX joined 116 specialists from 26 countries warning in a letter that the use of autonomous weapons could usher in the “third revolution in warfare,” The Guardian reported Sunday. The UN recently voted to begin formal discussions on such weapons, including drones, tanks and automated machine guns.

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Teunis Felter

Teunis Felter has over 20 years experience as an author, editor, and scientist. When not exploring outside, he enjoys reading history, researching genealogy, and civilly discussing politics.