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UN Chief Guterres calls for ban on ‘killer robots’

UN Chief Guterres calls for ban on ‘killer robots’

Summary

UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that artificial intelligence (AI) should not be allowed to make decisions about life and death. He called for a ban on autonomous weapons, often called "killer robots," which can operate without human control.

Key Facts

  • The UN Secretary-General is António Guterres.
  • He spoke about the dangers of AI in weapons.
  • Guterres wants a ban on autonomous weapons that can kill on their own.
  • These weapons are sometimes called "killer robots."
  • The warning was issued during a program called On the Record.
  • The full discussion is available on Al Jazeera’s website.
  • The concern is about AI making life-or-death decisions without human involvement.
  • The call aims to prevent the use of AI in lethal military actions.
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