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Russia and the United States are seeking to block a plan for binding rules on autonomous weapons, according to The Guardian. A UN conference this month is seen as a key moment after years of talks.
Autonomous weapons are systems that can select and engage targets using AI with limited or no human control. States have debated at the UN for years whether to adopt legally binding rules or rely on voluntary measures, leaving a gap in the governance of AI-enabled weapons.
Russia and the United States are seeking to block a plan for binding rules on autonomous weapons, according to The Guardian. A UN conference this month is seen as a key moment after years of discussions on filling the gap in the governance of AI systems.