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How Can We Talk About Autonomous Weapons?

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In order to address the legal and ethical issues that an autonomous weapons system (AWS) can raise, it’s important to look at the many technical challenges that arise along the full spectrum of autonomy. the IEEE Standards Association is working on this, but they need your help. Determining legal obligations. Assessing risk.

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Can Autonomous Weapons Be Compatible With International Humanitarian Law?

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Many groups are concerned that the existing laws don’t cover the myriad issues that recent and emerging technologies have created, and the International Committee of the Red Cross, the watchdog of IHL , has recommended new, legally binding rules to cover AWS. IHL, Emerging Technology, and AWS. What Do You Think? We want your feedback!

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How Can We Make Sure Autonomous Weapons Are Used Responsibly?

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International discussions about autonomous weapons systems (AWS) often focus on a fundamental question: Is it legal for a machine to make the decision to take a human life? And yet militaries typically want weapons to be tested and proven to act consistently, legally, and without harming their own soldiers before the systems are deployed.

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Open-Source AI Is Good for Us

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In 2024, that clash is spilling over into the law, and it has major implications for the future of open innovation in AI. For the first time, these instruments establish a legal threshold beyond which models will be deemed “dual use” or “systemic risk” technologies. However, the E.U. exemptions for open-source development.

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Mercedes-Benz to begin equipping top models with CO2 air conditioning systems starting in 2017; adapting other models for R1234yf

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These completely newly developed systems are based on the DIN specifications defined by the automotive standards committee of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA). The publicly accessible DIN specification documents also offer other companies an opportunity to quickly launch development activities of their own.

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Big Data Could Accelerate Drug Approvals

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A reliable, standardized QA tool could augment or even replace traditional audits, he suggests. We wanted to make sure all the biopharma companies actively participate in shaping the future of how quality assurance is done using advanced analytics. These include technical standards and best practices.”

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Tesla formally wins final environmental approval to open Gigafactory Berlin

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An official document confirming the update was published by the State of Brandenburg, outlining the next steps that the electric vehicle maker needs to do to start vehicle production in its Germany-based electric vehicle factory. . “As The wait is finally over.

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