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The Ethical Considerations of Patenting Autonomous Weapons

By Thomas P. Gushue Every aspect of day-to-day life is increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence and automation. Mundane household tasks such as setting the temperature on thermostats, brewing a pot of coffee to coincide with our morning routines, and other … Continue reading

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Index Groups Face Fight Over Controversial Weapons

Index providers face pressure from a global coalition of investors that is demanding they strip out controversial weapons manufacturers from mainstream benchmarks. Candriam, the European asset manager, ING, the Dutch financial services group, and the Church of England are among… … Continue reading

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Defining “Assault Weapons”

Responsible regulation requires accurate definition. For example, when we discuss regulations for “handguns,” everyone understands the type of gun at issue. In contrast, “assault weapon” has no fixed meaning. Unlike handguns, “assault weapons” have no common characteristics. Different pieces of … Continue reading

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The Affair of the Sonic Weapons Attack: Management, Containment and Control–Microwave Weapons and the State Department Cuba Accountability Review Board Report

(Pix credit "Microwave Weapons" (11 Sept. 2015), Weapons and Warfare)From the start, the Affair of the Sonic Weapons Attack has amounted to a series of curious turns. Each of these twists and turns has provided a measure if illumination in … Continue reading

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RUSSIA SEEMS TO BE UNVEILING A LOT OF “WEAPONS SYSTEMS” DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR PR: Russia Unveils G…

RUSSIA SEEMS TO BE UNVEILING A LOT OF “WEAPONS SYSTEMS” DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR PR: Russia Unveils Giant Combat Walker. “The walker features a cockpit for a human pilot, a pair of arms ending in pinchers, and enormous metal legs ending … Continue reading

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