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The partially autonomously controlled missiles, or so-called "killer robots", will be used for airborne strikes for its new fighter jets and have the ability to identify targets and make decisions to kill without human interference.
The Norwegian Peace League, for one, believe the technology may violate international law, wanting a parliamentary debate about the move.
originally posted by: Gully
Skynet for real, awesome.
I for one think its a huge mistake, because, well, software is buggy.
(Samsung)The SGR-A1 is programmed with pattern recognition software that allows the robot to differentiate between a trespassing human and a Siberian tiger passing through the field of view.
One could argue that the SGR-A1 is only thing deadlier than the tigers and bears running through the DMZ, as the SGR-A1 has a number of built-in failsafes to prevent accidental firing.
If a human is sighted, the SGR-A1 issues an audio warning. If the sighted individual recites the proper code within a short window of time or makes a surrender gesture, the SGR-A1 is programmed to not fire on the target.
most youngsters might think they were really cool to have in our towns and cities.
originally posted by: yourmaker
a reply to: Silcone Synapse
most youngsters might think they were really cool to have in our towns and cities.
Most of them have beaten those games you mentioned and know the consequences.
I was 14 when I played and beat Half-Life 2. It was as clear to me then as it is now.
originally posted by: neoholographic
a reply to: Silcone Synapse
Thanks for the info and that's an interesting video.
a reply to: Cuervo
I bet you're right. Robots could eventually be classified as soldiers or robo-sapiens in order to give them protections under the law.