Title
“Autonomisation” of security and defence systems
Authors
[ 1 ] Inspectorate for Implementation of Innovative Defence Technologies
Year of publication
2019
Published in
Article type
scientific article
Publication language
english
Keywords
EN
- Artificial intelligence
- Modernization
- Technology
- Terminology
- Army
Abstract
EN Development of systems with an evolving level of autonomy is among the most controversial and yet promising aspects of military forces’ modernisation. The application of quasi- artificial intelligence in combat machines opens a new uncharted area of possibilities. In essence, these modifications aim to reduce the extent of human interference in the functioning of unmanned systems virtually to none. The potential risks are explored in dangerous scenarios, which consider that apart from off ering far-reaching advantages of using platforms with autonomic capabilities, they can be used against humanity. These scenarios assume a pivotal role in forecasting possible directions for development of the armed forces. This paper attempts to determine the essence of combat systems autonomy while focusing on a few of the most sensitive issues. For a transparent and credible debate on combat systems autonomy, it is adviseable that no ambiguity is present in terminological, ethical, legal and technological complexities, whose misinterpretation may become a source of unnecessary understatements or even lead to distortion of the debate.
Date of online publication
07.03.2019
Pages (from - to)
79 - 96
License type
CC BY-NC-ND (attribution - noncommercial - no derivatives)
Open Access Mode
open journal
Release date
07.03.2019
Date of Open Access to the publication
in press
Ministry points / journal
20
Ministry points / journal in years 2017-2021
70
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