[20211221]IF11294_关于致命性自主武器系统的国际讨论.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated December 21, 2021International Discussions Concerning Lethal Autonomous Weapon SystemsLethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS), or weapons designed to independently select and engage targets without the need for manual human control, could enable military operations in communications-degraded or -denied environments where traditional systems may not be able to operate. LAWS are not yet in widespread development. However, as technology advancesparticularly artificial intelligence (AI)a larger number of countries may consider developing and operating LAWS. This could hold potential implications for congressional oversight, defense investments, military concepts of operations, treaty-making, and the future of warfare. As has been the case throughout history, incorporation of new technology into weapons systems creates a number of potential legal, ethical, strategic, and operational problems. For this reason, some members of the international community seek through international discussions to constrainif not banLAWS. What Are LAWS? Definitions. No single, universally accepted definition of LAWS is used in international discussions. However, Depar