Will autonomous weapons obey the laws of war?| DW News

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Will autonomous weapons obey the laws of war?| DW News

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of modern warfare. It’s helping militaries analyse intelligence, identify targets and support battlefield operations. Supporters say AI could make warfare more precise and help protect civilians. Critics argue that some decisions should never be delegated to machines. But can laws written in the aftermath of World War II still regulate warfare in the age of AI? Featuring Bonnie Docherty (Harvard Law School/Human Rights Watch) and Laurie R. Blank (Emory University School of Law).

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00:00 AI enters the battlefield
00:35 Meet the experts
00:50 The rules written before AI
01:43 Can machines make battlefield decisions?
04:18 Who is responsible when AI gets it wrong?
05:56 The fight over regulation
07:29 Why treaties still matter

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Date: October 17, 2026