Autonomous Weapon Systems: No Human-in-the-Loop Required, and Other Myths Dispelled

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In this article, a former Pentagon official dispels some of the myths about US policy on autonomy in weapons systems, and how that is creating barriers to the US military developing and deploying greater autonomy.

Learning Outcomes 

• Broaden knowledge of autonomous and semi-autonomous weapons systems.
• Recognise the issues that are affecting autonomy in weapons systems, in the United States.