autonomous weapon Archives

US trying to get other countries to agree to eschew AI for nuclear command and control

The U.S. State Department unveiled a new declaration Thursday regarding artificial intelligence and autonomous weapons, in the hopes that other nations will sign on.

Feb 16, 2023 By Jon Harper

River entrance of the U.S. Department of Defense. (Getty Images)

Pentagon updates guidance for development, fielding and employment of autonomous weapon systems

The updated DOD Directive 3000.09, “Autonomy in Weapon Systems,” went into effect Wednesday.

Jan 25, 2023 By Jon Harper

Pentagon identifies early focus areas for autonomous weapons policy update

DOD officials will be focusing on outdated review processes and accounting for new artificial intelligence initiatives.

Jun 16, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

Pentagon’s autonomous weapon rules might be in for a revamp

A lot has changed since the release of DOD Directive 3000.09, so now, senior officials are considering updates to better suit modern capabilities.

May 17, 2022 By Brandi Vincent

An artist’s rendering of networked, collaborative and autonomous weapons, with each communicating with the others. (U.S. Air Force illustration/Chris Quinlan)

Air Force positions autonomous drones, networked weapon systems as top priorities

The Air Force is asking Congress for more than $100 million in additional R&D funding for autonomous drones and networked weapon systems.

Apr 12, 2022 By Jon Harper