Artificial Intelligence in Weapons Systems Committee holds the fourth evidence session of its inquiry.
The Artificial Intelligence in Weapons Systems Committee holds the fourth public evidence session of its inquiry. In this session it will hear evidence from Professor Mariarosaria Taddeo, Associate Professor at the Oxford Internet Institute, Dr Alexander Blanchard, Digital Ethics Research Fellow at the Alan Turing Institute, and Verity Coyle, Senior Campaigner at Amnesty UK. They will give evidence on the ethical and human rights issues posed by the development of autonomous weapons and their use in warfare.
Meeting details
At 10:00am: Oral evidence
Inquiry
AI in weapon systems
Associate Professor at Oxford Internet Institute
Digital Ethics Research Fellow at Alan Turing Institute
Senior Campaigner/Advisor at Amnesty International, International Secretariat
Possible Questions
- What is distinct about the use of AI in weapons systems that warrants additional concern or scrutiny, above what is required for non-AI powered weapons?
- What must be done to safeguard the use of AI in weapons systems both from potential outside interference and inherent problems and malfunctions?
- What specific mechanisms, either technical or procedural, are needed to enable accountability and transparency in the use of AI in weapons systems?