Why the United States Must Adopt Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems

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Abstract:

The East and West have differing views on the morality of artificial intelligence AI and robotics technology. Eastern culture sees artificial intelligence as an economic savior capable of improving their society. In contrast, Western culture regards artificial intelligence with paranoia, anxiety, and skepticism. As Eastern nations begin to use artificial intelligence to develop and field Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems LAWS, they will leave the West at an insurmountable military disadvantage. Western nations insistence on keeping humans in control of warfare and their self-imposed moral ban on Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems leave their armies vulnerable to sustaining mass casualties in future wars. The United States must start developing Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems to maintain its military superiority.

Author(s):
Brock, John Ii W.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FORT LEAVENWORTH KS FORT LEAVENWORTH United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report,05 Jun 2016,25 May 2017
Pagination:
0053

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_2.1_Planning and Direction; JCA_2.1.2_Develop Strategies; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.4.5_Intuit; JCA_1.1.1_Global Force Management; JCA_1.1_Force Management
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy
Communities of Interest:
Autonomy
Descriptor(s):
artificial intelligence, warfare, robotics, weapon systems, fire and forget weapons, technology, MILITARY APPLICATIONS, weapon systems
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fire Control and Bombing Systems, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Cybernetics
Keyword(s):
ai(artificial intelligence), laws(Autonomous Weapon Systems), AUTONOMOUS WEAPONS, human centric theoretical framework, moral perspectives, military superiority
Report Date:
2017 May 25
Creation Date:
2017 Sep 25