Artificial Intelligence in Weapons Systems holds an evidence session on whether Autonomous Weapons can be compliant with International Humanitarian Law
The Artificial Intelligence in Weapons Systems Committee holds its first public evidence session hearing from Professor Noam Lubell, Professor at the University of Essex School of Law, Daragh Murray, Senior Lecturer and IHSS Fellow at Queen Mary, University of London, and Georgia Hinds, Legal Advisor at ICRC. They will hear evidence on if and how Autonomous Weapons Systems can be used in compliance with International Humanitarian Law.
Meeting details
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
AI in weapon systems
Professor at Essex Law School, University of Essex
Legal Advisor at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Senior Lecturer and IHSS Fellow at Queen Mary University of London School of Law
Possible Questions
- How do you define autonomous weapons systems (AWS)? Why is it important to have a common definition?
- Can Autonomous Weapons Systems, as they are currently being developed, be compliant with International Humanitarian Law?
- What is the likelihood of an agreement on the use of Autonomous Weapons Systems being reached through Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons? What other forums or mechanisms might act as alternatives for those seeking regulation?
- If AWS act in a way which is not compliant with international law, how should accountability be determined?
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