{"id":2108086,"date":"2023-11-26T13:15:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-26T18:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-seriously-considering-allowing-ai-enabled-drones-to-autonomously-target-humans-report\/"},"modified":"2023-11-26T13:19:00","modified_gmt":"2023-11-26T18:19:00","slug":"pentagon-seriously-considering-allowing-ai-enabled-drones-to-autonomously-target-humans-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/pentagon-seriously-considering-allowing-ai-enabled-drones-to-autonomously-target-humans-report\/","title":{"rendered":"Pentagon may permit AI drones to autonomously target humans, says report"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fpentagon-seriously-considering-allowing-ai-enabled-drones-to-autonomously-target-humans-report%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2108086&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>AI-Enabled Drones Taking Over the Battlefield, Bypassing Humans<\/h2>\n<p>On \u2062the modern battlefield, \u200chumans are \u2063being sidelined as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/from-impeaching-incitement-to-canceling-conservatism\/\" title=\"From Impeaching Incitement to Canceling Conservatism\">artificial intelligence<\/a>-enabled\u200d drones autonomously eliminate targets without human intervention. This groundbreaking development has already been put into action by\u200d Ukraine,\u200c as reported by Forbes.<\/p>\n<p>Ukraine has developed the Saker Scout drone, equipped with AI \u2063capabilities that allow it to locate, identify, and attack \u2062various types of Russian military equipment. In areas where human communication is hindered \u2062by jamming equipment, the drone operates\u200c in full AI mode, making\u2064 independent decisions on \u200cwhat to destroy.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cThe aim is to enable an extremely fast reconnaissance-decision\u200c making-strike process (also known as the \u2018kill chain\u2019) in \u200ca \u2062way that is not\u200b possible when humans are involved. Saker suggest that a kill-chain moving at machine-speed, with minimal human involvement, could \u200cbe transformational in defeating \u200dRussian forces,\u201d Forbes wrote.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The United Nations is now \u2062grappling with the\u2064 implications of \u200dthis advancement, as the \u2062concept of warfare involving killer robots transitions from science fiction to reality, according to The New York Times. The \u2064potential dangers of\u200d an AI\u200b network like Skynet from the &#8220;Terminator&#8221; movies have been raised.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Do you want Skynet? Because this is \u2063how you get Skynet! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/z1YopcC91H\">https:\/\/t.co\/z1YopcC91H<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \ud835\ude3c\ud835\ude63\ud835\ude58\ud835\ude56\ud835\ude65 \ud835\ude3c\ud835\ude5e\ud835\ude67  (@AncapAir) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AncapAir\/status\/1727825441984069806?\">November 23, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>According to Alexander Kmentt, \u200bAustria&#8217;s chief negotiator on AI limits, \u200dthis development marks a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-kamala-makes-woke-joke-at-naval-commencement-she-thinks-its-hysterical-they-dont\/\" title=\"WATCH: Kamala Makes Woke Joke At Naval Commencement. She Thinks It\u2019s Hysterical. They Don\u2019t.\">significant turning point<\/a>\u200c for humanity. The role\u200b of humans in the use of force is \u200da crucial\u200c security, legal, and ethical issue.<\/p>\n<p>Gaston Browne, the prime minister of Antigua\u2063 and Barbuda, emphasizes that\u200b this is not the plot of a dystopian novel but a looming reality.<\/p>\n<p>The United States has already begun formulating policies on the use of AI-powered drones in\u2062 warfare. The Pentagon has drafted a document called &#8220;Autonomy\u200c in Weapons Systems,&#8221; while \u2063the State Department has released the &#8220;Political Declaration on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence and\u200d Autonomy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>However, the Times report reveals that the United States, Russia, Australia, Israel, and other nations, including China, are resisting the establishment \u2062of global\u2064 rules.<\/p>\n<p>While the Pentagon is\u2062 working on\u200b implementing a set of\u2064 regulations, it is also preparing to embrace the next \u2063generation of weapons. Deputy\u2062 Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks believes that technology\u200b will be the equalizer if the United States faces China&#8217;s Peoples Liberation Army.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo stay \u200cahead, we\u2019re going to create a\u2062 new\u2063 state of the art \u2014 just as America has before \u2014 leveraging attritable, autonomous systems \u2064in\u200d all domains\u200d \u2014 which are less expensive, \u200bput\u2064 fewer people in the line of fire, and can be changed, updated, or improved with substantially shorter \u200blead \u2064times,\u201d she\u2062 said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ll counter the PLA\u2019s mass with mass\u200c of our own,\u200c but\u200d ours will \u200cbe harder to plan for, harder to hit, harder to beat. With smart people, smart concepts, and smart technology, \u200cour \u2064military will be more nimble, with uplift \u2062and urgency from\u2062 the\u2064 commercial sector,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>Although \u200dcurrent policies still involve human decision-making, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall predicts that operational control will eventually\u200b be handed over to the drones themselves.<\/p>\n<p>America&#8217;s delegation in talks to limit AI-backed killer drones argues that these\u200b weapons could actually <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/antony-blinken-says-us-working-overtime-to-verify-reports-of-americans-dead-in-israel\/\" title=\"Antony Blinken assures US is diligently verifying reports of Americans deceased in Israel.\">reduce civilian casualties<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Kennett warns that swift action is necessary to establish regulations before AI\u2062 technology becomes widely accessible and ubiquitous.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h3>A Note from Our Founder:<\/h3>\n<p>Silicon Valley \u2062and the Big Tech tyrants have done everything they can to put \u2062The Western Journal out \u2062of business. \u2063Our faithful members have kept us going.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never chosen to become a member, let me be honest: We need your\u2062 help \u2062today.<\/p>\n<p>I also want to send you\u2062 an \u2063autographed copy of \u201cCounterpunch,\u201d which will give you a plan to fight back for our beloved country.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/subscribe\/?utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><b>Join right now<\/b><\/a>  \u2013 The Western Journal stands for truth in this \u2062difficult time.<\/p>\n<p>Please stand with us by \u200dbecoming \u200da \u2062member\u2062 today.<\/p>\n<p>Floyd G. Brown<br \/>\nFounder of The Western Journal<\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/pentagon-seriously-considering-allowing-ai-enabled-drones-autonomously-target-humans-report\/\">Pentagon \u2064Seriously Considering Allowing AI-Enabled Drones to Autonomously Target Humans: Report<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can the international community address the ethical and security \u200cconcerns raised \u2063by the use of\u200b AI-enabled drones in warfare<\/h2>\n<p><span>  N\u2062 operate\u200b at a faster pace than our competitors,\u201d Hicks said.<\/p>\n<p>There are several advantages to using AI-enabled\u200b drones on the battlefield. Firstly, they eliminate\u2062 the risk to human lives,\u2063 as\u2064 they can operate in dangerous environments \u200dwithout putting soldiers at risk. They can also \u2063operate \u2064for longer periods of time\u2064 without any\u2062 need for breaks or rest, \u2062providing continuous surveillance and attack\u2064 capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, AI-enabled drones have the potential to enhance military efficiency. \u2064With the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/did-this-virginia-democrat-use-prostitution-to-fund-her-campaign\/\" title=\"Did a Virginia Democrat resort to prostitution for campaign funding?\">process vast amounts<\/a> of data at a rapid speed, they can quickly\u200b analyze information, identify targets, and make strategic decisions. This can significantly shorten\u200d the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/listen-elon-musk-presses-robinhood-ceo-about-gamestop-fiasco-restricted-trading\/\" title=\"LISTEN: Elon Musk Presses Robinhood CEO About GameStop Fiasco, Restricted Trading\">decision-making process<\/a>, allowing for swifter and more precise\u2062 strikes on enemy\u200b targets.<\/p>\n<p>However, this advancement also raises concerns and ethical questions. Critics argue that placing the power to kill in the hands of machines poses significant risks. \u200dThe\u2063 potential for errors, \u200dmisjudgments, or malfunctions in AI\u2063 systems could\u2062 lead to catastrophic consequences. \u200cThere\u2062 is \u2062also the issue\u2062 of accountability and responsibility. In the absence of human \u200bdecision-makers, who would be\u200b held responsible for \u200cthe actions of autonomous drones?<\/p>\n<p>The international community is divided\u2063 on how to address these concerns. \u200cSome countries,\u200d like Austria, are calling for strict limits \u2064and \u2062regulations\u2063 on the\u2064 use of AI in warfare.\u2064 Others, however, see AI-powered drones\u200c as a \u200dnecessary tool for military \u2062supremacy and are reluctant to restrict their development and deployment.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2062the technology continues to \u2064advance, it will be crucial\u200d for nations to \u200dcome together and establish global rules \u200cand norms regarding the use of\u200d AI-enabled drones in warfare. This will\u2064 ensure that ethical considerations, human \u200brights, and \u200cinternational law are upheld in the development and use of these autonomous weapons systems.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the use of AI-enabled drones on the battlefield represents a groundbreaking \u2064development in warfare. While\u200d it offers \u200dadvantages \u200bin terms of increased\u2064 efficiency and reduced risk to human lives, it \u2063also raises significant ethical and security concerns. The international community must navigate\u200c this complex landscape and work towards \u200cestablishing\u200d global\u200d regulations to ensure the responsible \u200cand safe use of \u2064AI in\u2064 warfare. Failure to do so could have dire consequences for humanity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AI-enabled drones are sidelining humans in warfare, autonomously eliminating targets. While the US is formulating policies on AI weapon usage, Ukraine has already deployed them. 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