Dossier
killer robots
Coverage of killer robots in the Nexus archive.
- UN Secretary-General seeks ban on AI weapons
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for a ban on fully autonomous AI weapons, stating the decision to take life must remain human. Ukraine reportedly used AI-powered drones in 2024, while US tech employees protested Pentagon collaborations. Ethicists debate the morality of such weapons, with some arguing they could be more discriminate than human soldiers.
- 'We Cannot Vibe Code the Future of Humanity', UN Chief Warns at AI Summit
UN Chief António Guterres urged global AI oversight during an AI summit, using a Silicon Valley meme to emphasize the need for regulation. He also called for an international ban on killer robots.