In a recent
meeting in Geneva, no decision has been taken regarding the ban on Killer
Robots. The meeting remained inconclusive. Many countries have invested in
killer robots taking in view the future needs. Let us read in detail about
Killer robots.
What are Killer Robots?
Killer robots
are lethal autonomous weapons (LAWs) are a type of autonomous military system that can independently search for and engage
targets based on programmed constraints and descriptions. LAWs may
operate in the air, on land, on water, under water, or in space.
In simple words, Killer robots are machines
that operate on the basis of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Killer robots are different from drones, as
drones require human power to operate it. But, killer robots function without
the need of human beings. It can make its own decisions with the help of AI. The decision of life and death is left entirely
to its sensors, software and the process of the machine.
Killer Robots as a threat to humanity
Many countries are investing heavily in killer robots. On the other hand,
more than 70 countries are demanding its ban due to the following reasons:
·
A machine’s
ability to decide about death and life of a person.
·
Despite
advances in technology, it is a fatal decision to leave human life to
the machines.
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Killer
robots cannot differentiate between child and an adult, with a gun or a broom
stick in their hand.
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Killer
Robots are unable to differentiate attacking enemy soldiers, wounded or
surrendered soldiers.
Future of Killer Robots
Some countries feel that killer robots are necessary for the
future. It is so because it can protect human soldiers during times of war. Also,
they can be used instead of humans in areas affected by chemical, biological,
radiological, and nuclear attacks.