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Killer robot advisory group shutdown by government – RNZ 25 July 2024

Summarised by Centrist

New Zealand has halted its Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) Working Group due to resource constraints, despite the growing use of AI-equipped weapons in conflicts like Ukraine. The group, which included experts from various fields, was crucial for advising on ethical, legal, and political implications. Critics, including Dr. Tom Gregory from Auckland University, argue that pausing this initiative is a significant setback during a critical time for autonomous weapon regulation.

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