UN and Red Cross step up call for international rules on 'killer robot' weapons systems

On Tuesday, the United Nations and the International Committee of the Red Cross stepped up their joint appeal for nations to adopt bans and restrictions on autonomous weapons systems, often called killer robots, saying the risks have intensified. PBS NewsHour says the move reflects growing international concern over the unchecked development of lethal AI.

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