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AI Experts Boycott South Korean University Over 'Killer Robots' (bbc.com)

Posted by msmash on from the better-late-than-never dept.

An anonymous reader shares a report: Leading AI experts have boycotted a South Korean university over a partnership with weapons manufacturer Hanwha Systems. More than 50 AI researchers from 30 countries signed a letter expressing concern about its plans to develop artificial intelligence for weapons. In response, the university said it would not be developing "autonomous lethal weapons." The boycott comes ahead of a UN meeting to discuss killer robots. Shin Sung-chul, president of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kaist), said: "I reaffirm once again that Kaist will not conduct any research activities counter to human dignity including autonomous weapons lacking meaningful human control. Kaist is significantly aware of ethical concerns in the application of all technologies including artificial intelligence."

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  1. Re:Tiem to design a powerful EMP by ShanghaiBill · · Score: 3, Insightful

    Design one that will penetrate even the most robust faraday cage.

    So when AQ deploys a killbot on Wall Street, are we going to self-nuke NYC?

    First law of war on the battlefield...

    Modern wars are not fought on "battlefields".

    blast an EMP over enemy lines. take out central command.

    There are no "lines" and there is no "central command".

    You play way too many video games.