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Published: April 28, 2024, 5 p.m.

We speak with Father Afonso about the use of weapon systems\nin warfare. The discussion explores a thought experiment involving two states\nat war and the deployment of autonomous drones capable of targeting terrorists without\nhuman intervention. Key topics include the legality and morality of such\nsystems, the potential for reducing civilian casualties, the challenge of\nmachine errors leading to war crimes, and the shifting responsibility in\ndecision-making from humans to machines. The conversation also addresses the\ntechnological advances in AI, the issues of accountability and transparency\nwith autonomous systems, and the philosophical implications of removing human\njudgment from warfare. We examine potential future scenarios where autonomous\nweapons could be misused by non-state actors or influenced by automation bias,\nraising critical questions about the control, ethics, and implications of\nadvanced AI in military and civilian contexts.

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[00:00] Introduction to the Episode and Guest Co-Host Jimmy Mullen

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[00:12] Exploring Autonomous Weapon Systems with Father Afonso

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[00:55] The Ethical and Legal Quandaries of Autonomous Weapons

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[03:01] The Evolution of Warfare and Technology's Role

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[06:15] The Human Element in Modern Warfare and AI

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[08:19] The Philosophical and Legal Challenges of Autonomous Weapons

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[21:08] Addressing Accountability and the Future of AI in Warfare

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[30:17] Defining AI and Its Legal Challenges

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[31:05] The Future of AI and Moral Agency

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[31:51] AI's Emotional Intelligence and Superintelligence

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[32:50] Military Strategy and AI: A New Conscience?

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[34:21] The Limitations of AI in Understanding Common Sense

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[36:13] The Human Element in AI Development

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[37:03] Autonomous Weapons Systems and the Essence of Humanity

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[39:11] AI on the Battlefield: Efficiency vs. Ethics

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[43:37] The Unpredictability of AI and Warfare

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[50:45] AI's Role Beyond the Battlefield

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[56:27] The Collective Mind and Autonomous Systems

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