Conflict, Human Rights, Power & Security, Technology Drone Warfare Just Got Deadlier

Perry World House Director Michael C. Horowitz speaks to VICE News about the global proliferation of autonomous weapons, and their implications for ethics and human rights.

Drone warfare has transformed combat. Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Ukrainian air force utilized Turkish-made drones to offset some of Russia’s enormous military advantage. Drones are also incorporating more A.I. Now “slaughterbots” don't just exist in science fiction. Autonomous drones may have been used in Libya and governments are pouring billions into their development.

Skip to 7:01, 9:40, and 11:50 for Professor Horowitz's comments.