As danger grows for commercial firms in space, so does call for norms: Aerospace

As danger grows for commercial firms in space, so does call for norms: Aerospace
As danger grows for commercial firms in space, so does call for norms: Aerospace

One critical issue for the commercial space industry identified by the Aerospace study is the potential for their satellites and ground stations to be deliberately targeted.

Legal Scholars, Software Engineers Revolt Against War Robots

Legal Scholars, Software Engineers Revolt Against War Robots
Legal Scholars, Software Engineers Revolt Against War Robots

While countries like Russia and China are investing heavily in artificial intelligence without restraints, the US and allied militaries like South Korea face a rising tide of opposition.

VCJCS Selva Says US Must Not Let Robots Decide Who Dies; Supports LRSO

VCJCS Selva Says US Must Not Let Robots Decide Who Dies; Supports LRSO
VCJCS Selva Says US Must Not Let Robots Decide Who Dies; Supports LRSO

WASHINGTON: Admitting there’s a “raucous debate” in the US military about whether humans should allow robots to decide when to pull the trigger, the nation’s Nr. 2 uniformed officer told the Senate today that he doesn’t “think it’s reasonable to put robots in charge of whether we take a human life.” Gen. Paul Selva, the…

Just Warfare Entails Risk; Movie ‘Eye In The Sky’ Perverts Just War Laws

Just Warfare Entails Risk; Movie ‘Eye In The Sky’ Perverts Just War Laws
Just Warfare Entails Risk; Movie ‘Eye In The Sky’ Perverts Just War Laws

Dave Deptula, dean of the Air Force Association’s Mitchell Institute of Aerospace Power Studies, was the first general charged with overseeing drones and the Air Force general in command of the Air Operations Center when the first Predator fired a Hellfire missile. Dave knows drones, their capabilities and the laws and policies governing their use. He provides a…

‘The Terminator Conundrum:’ VCJCS Selva On Thinking Weapons

WASHINGTON: The vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff called today for an international debate about the use of intelligent weapons and of boosted human beings. “Where do we want to cross that line, and who crosses that first?” asked Gen. Paul Selva — considered one of the brainier occupants of an office that…