Why we need to stop military killer robots now

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Post by MrJonno » Wed May 22, 2013 7:37 pm

laklak wrote:If autonomous killer robots are outlawed only outlaws will have autonomous killer robots!

Can anyone 'have' an autonomous killer robot, surely the fact its autonomous means its act as it pleases and no one owns it
When only criminals carry guns the police know exactly who to shoot!
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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by laklak » Wed May 22, 2013 9:05 pm

Good point. Make that a "semi-autonomous killer robot".
Yeah well that's just, like, your opinion, man.
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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Wed May 22, 2013 9:56 pm

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laklak wrote:If autonomous killer robots are outlawed only outlaws will have autonomous killer robots!

Can anyone 'have' an autonomous killer robot, surely the fact its autonomous means its act as it pleases and no one owns it
Autonomous doesn't mean totally independent, it means you issue the orders and it goes about the mission as it sees fit, within set parameters.
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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by Audley Strange » Wed May 22, 2013 10:49 pm

laklak wrote:Good point. Make that a "semi-autonomous killer robot".
Are they different from Assault Killer Robots or is that just they are painted in ominous matt black and are only programmed to shoot school-kids?
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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by Ian » Wed May 22, 2013 10:59 pm

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Post by Seabass » Wed May 22, 2013 11:19 pm

Ian wrote:Image

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They're so sparkly and pink. Gay Cylons? :ask:
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Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Wed May 22, 2013 11:23 pm

Looks lavender on this screen, so defo gay.
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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by JimC » Wed May 22, 2013 11:47 pm

Pappa wrote:While I generally oppose killer robots, I wonder if there are any statistics on whether they're more or less likely to result in friendly fire incidents than humans.
Actually, one of the people quoted in the NS article (in a company that is involved with military robotics) put forward the argument that many non-combatant deaths in war zones are due to tired, confused or emotional reactions by soldiers, which would not be the case with AI decision making. Just an assertion, mind you, no data.

If there was such a factor, it could be more than counter-balanced with various examples of software bugs which could lead to civilian deaths...
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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by MrJonno » Thu May 23, 2013 5:56 pm

Autonomous doesn't mean totally independent, it means you issue the orders and it goes about the mission as it sees fit, within set parameters.
That's what it wants you to think!
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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Thu May 23, 2013 5:58 pm

MrJonno wrote:
Autonomous doesn't mean totally independent, it means you issue the orders and it goes about the mission as it sees fit, within set parameters.
That's what it wants you to think!
I know it's true. B789RQ1 told me they're perfectly safe, and I believe it.
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Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Fri May 24, 2013 12:40 am

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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by Seabass » Fri May 24, 2013 1:36 am

Gawdzilla Sama wrote:
hOw long before I can drive one?
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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by Gawdzilla Sama » Fri May 24, 2013 1:36 am

Can you work a joystick?
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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by Seabass » Fri May 24, 2013 1:39 am

Gawdzilla Sama wrote:Can you work a joystick?
I been known to wrangle a joystick from time to time. But I want a robot I can ride to work and pick up chicks in.
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Re: Why we need to stop military killer robots now

Post by Ian » Fri May 24, 2013 1:51 am

It's not the walking ones you've got to worry about...

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