Autonomous Weapons
Increasing autonomy in weapons systems raises profound humanitarian, legal and ethical concerns. Article 36 works to preserve human control and human dignity by advancing an international legal instrument that prohibits fundamentally unacceptable autonomous weapons systems and ensures meaningful human control over all others.
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The European Defence Fund: autonomous weapons and the EU budget
Article 36's evidence to the AI in weapons systems UK parliamentary inquiry
Regulating autonomy in weapon systems: Latin American and Caribbean leadership, ReAim and the CCW
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Autonomous weapons as a solution to war crimes?
Foundations of the GDPR: Principles relevant to discussions on autonomous weapons
Sensor-based targeting systems
Systems that cannot be effectively controlled
'Explicability' as a way to secure accountability
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Article 36 publishes research, policy analysis and innovative policy thinking to strengthen the protection of civilians and reduce harm from weapons. Our work is written primarily for governments, international organisations, civil society and other stakeholders engaged in international policy. Through rigorous, independent analysis, we have helped shape international debates on explosive weapons, autonomous weapons, nuclear weapons and civilian protection. Our publications place evidence of civilian harm at the centre of policy discussions and promote practical changes to international law, policy and practice.