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Robot makers pledge not to weaponise their creations

Ryan Daws — Fri, 07 Oct 2022 12:13:57 +0000

A growing number of robot makers are pledging not to weaponise their creations. This week, an open letter – currently signed by six robotics companies – pledges not to support the use of their creations for deadly purposes. Here’s a copy of the full letter: “General Purpose Robots Should Not Be Weaponized We are some... Read more »

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DJI halts drone business in Russia and Ukraine

Ryan Daws — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 14:44:43 +0000

Chinese drone manufacturer DJI is halting its business in Russia and Ukraine following reports its products are being repurposed for military use. Last week, the company issued a statement to reiterate that it does not market, sell, or design its products for military use, has refused to customise or enable modifications for this purpose, and... Read more »

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British Army chief: A quarter of soldiers could be robots by 2030

Ryan Daws — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:01:36 +0000

The head of the UK’s military has said that he expects up to a quarter of soldiers could be robots by the 2030s. Sir Nick Carter – a decorated general with service in Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Basra – made the comments to Sky News on Sunday. “I suspect we could have an army of... Read more »

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