International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

E-ISSN: 2582-2160     Impact Factor: 9.24

A Widely Indexed Open Access Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Bi-monthly Scholarly International Journal

Call for Paper Volume 7, Issue 1 (January-February 2025) Submit your research before last 3 days of February to publish your research paper in the issue of January-February.

Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Weapons: Ethical and Political Dilemmas in Global Security

Author(s) Myreen Nadeem Javed
Country India
Abstract The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into defense technologies has revolutionized modern warfare, introducing autonomous weapons systems (AWS) capable of operating without direct human intervention. While these systems promise enhanced precision and operational efficiency, they also present profound ethical and political dilemmas. This paper explores the evolution of AWS, categorizing their levels of autonomy and analyzing the underlying technologies, such as machine learning and sensor integration. It delves into the ethical challenges of delegating life-and-death decisions to machines, accountability gaps, and risks of misuse while scrutinizing compliance with International Humanitarian Law. The political dimensions include the AI arms race, the proliferation of AWS, and challenges in international governance. Case studies illustrate the real-world implications, emphasizing the urgency for robust regulation. By proposing ethical frameworks, oversight mechanisms, and the inclusion of human decision-making, this research underscores the necessity of global collaboration to mitigate risks and ensure that the development of AWS aligns with humanitarian values and international security.
Keywords Artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons systems, ethical dilemmas, political challenges, International Humanitarian Law, machine learning, AI arms race, global security, accountability, regulation.
Field Sociology > Politics
Published In Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025
Published On 2025-01-28
Cite This Artificial Intelligence and Autonomous Weapons: Ethical and Political Dilemmas in Global Security - Myreen Nadeem Javed - IJFMR Volume 7, Issue 1, January-February 2025. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35182
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i01.35182
Short DOI https://doi.org/g829sk

Share this