cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1267759/when-algorithms-go-to-war

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies into warfare is creating new risks for civilians. It’s raising urgent questions like who can be held accountable?, is there any proper form of human control?, and does it comply with international law? Tech companies play an increasingly influential role in military operations and are at the same time close to political power. This is a dangerous development. States can, and must, act as soon as possible to ensure a future where decisions over life and death are not made by algorithms.