Pentagon’s autonomous weapon rules might be in for a revamp

The Pentagon’s governance of autonomous weapon systems could be poised for a refresh. This year marks a decade since the adoption of the Department of Defense Directive 3000.09, which establishes definitions and a policy framework for making and procuring weapons with autonomous features — or those that allow for functions without human control. A lot has changed since its release, so now, senior officials are considering updates to better suit modern capabilities. […]

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