Experts warn of the dangers of using autonomous weapons in war

Allowing autonomous weapons to call the shots in combat zones eases the burden for human soldiers. But it also poses a threat to our safety and security, experts have warned. At a recent meeting, researchers said they were concerned these war machines could engage in unethical behavior and become a playground for hackers. Even though we are years from deploying them for the battlefield, experts don't believe anyone will make ethical robots and hijacking will increase as systems become more automated. While the laws of war do not inherently prohibit autonomous weapons, today it would be very challenging for autonomous weapons to comply with the laws of war except under narrow circumstances.