Will Autonomous Weapons Change War?

Lethal autonomous weapons, sometimes called killer robots, are military-grade weapons controlled by artificial intelligence that could one day make their own decisions. Some see these devices as an opportunity, while others consider their development to be a major threat. The technology could change the scope of warfare, but at what cost? This episode was originally released by Why It Matters on January 15, 2020. Find us Robots That Kill - Why It Matters - Apple Music - Spotify - Google Podcasts - Host Gabrielle Sierra Podcast Host and Senior Producer Episode Guests Paul Scharre Senior Fellow and Director of the Technology and National Security Program, Center for a New American Security Toby Walsh Professor of Artificial Intelligence at The University of New South Wales