The Development of Autonomous Weapons, Countering them, and their Violation of Humanitarian Law
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https://doi.org/10.24086/cuejhss.v9n2y2025.pp96-105Keywords:
Autonomous weapons, humanitarian law, violations, moral responsibility, Artificial IntelligenceAbstract
Autonomous weapons have witnessed remarkable development in recent years, making them an indispensable part of modern warfare due to their superior capabilities and low cost. These weapons can reach their targets without human intervention and with minimal losses. As a result, countries have begun allocating vast sums of money to develop such weapons in order to gain superiority over one another. However, these advancements have often disregarded humanitarian principles and ethical values, leading to numerous violations that place significant responsibility on states, commanders, and operators. In this context, international efforts have intensified to establish regulations for autonomous weapons, including proposals for binding international instruments to limit their use, either fully or partially. Despite these efforts, countries continue to develop and deploy these weapons, complicating the prospects of concluding international agreements aimed at regulating their use.
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