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United Nations states reach consensus on autonomous weapons definition

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In Geneva, 128 states reached a consensus on a non-binding document that provides a definition for lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS), often referred to as ‘killer robots’. This agreement, reached under the framework of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW), marks a significant milestone after more than a decade of negotiations regarding the regulation of weapons capable of selecting and engaging targets without human intervention.

The consensus aims to establish a common terminology and baseline for future discussions, potentially paving the way for formal international treaty negotiations. UN member states are expected to decide in November whether to proceed with such negotiations.

Despite the progress, the agreement has faced criticism. The Stop Killer Robots coalition and other rights groups argued that the text and its mitigation measures were substantially diluted in the final hours of talks. Additionally, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) continues to advocate for legally binding rules to prohibit unpredictable autonomous weapons and strictly regulate others to address legal, ethical, and humanitarian challenges. Major powers, including the United States and Russia, have expressed preference for national guidelines rather than legally binding international rules.

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Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons · Geneva · International Committee of the Red Cross · Stop Killer Robots · Tom Berendsen · United Nations

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UNO einigt sich in Genf auf Definition zu tödlich autonomen Waffensystemen [www.it-boltwise.de]
States reach agreement at autonomous weapons talks in Geneva [srnnews.com]
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128 países acuerdan cómo definir las armas autónomas [www.elnuevosiglo.com.co]
Uno erzielt Fortschritt bei Einschränkung von «Killer-Robotern» [www.watson.ch]
Les armes autonomes font l’objet d’un premier accord à l’ONU, après dix ans de discussions [www.letemps.ch]
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En plein essor, l'ONU parvient à un premier accord sur les armes autonomes [fr.news.yahoo.com]
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Armes autonomes : 128 pays trouvent un premier accord à l’ONU après plusieurs années de discussions [www.sudouest.fr]
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