The UN Has a Rare Shot at Reducing the Risks of AI in Warfare

I just returned from two days of reporting at the United Nations, where diplomats and civil society groups met to discuss a potential new treaty to regulate Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems. As a journalist who’s covered the UN for nearly 20 years, my takeaway is this: despite the gridlock that often paralyzes UN negotiations, a binding treaty establishing rules and norms for these weapons is very much within reach.

Here's my write up. I'd be glad to take questions and people can feel free to reach out to me directly: [email protected] 

https://www.globaldispatches.org/p/the-un-has-a-rare-shot-at-reducing