Elizabeth Minor wants humans to stay in control of AI weapons

Elizabeth Minor, head of policy at Stop Killer Robots, is advocating for international regulations to limit the use of autonomous weapons before they become a standard part of warfare. Stop Killer Robots, a coalition established in 2012, aims to ensure that humans retain control over technology during conflicts. The coalition has expanded to include over 300 organizations across more than 70 countries, with notable members like Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International. Minor has long been concerned about the dangers posed by agentic AI and autonomous weapons, emphasizing the need for proactive measures to prevent these technologies from being normalized in military operations. QUESTION: How might the widespread use of autonomous weapons impact the future of global conflicts and international relations? 

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