Lethal Autonomous Robots and the Plight of the Noncombatant
March 15, 2018 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
The Rock Ethics Institute at Penn State is proud to present
the 2018 Harold K. Schilling Memorial Lecture on Science, Religion and Contemporary Society
Lethal Autonomous Robots and the Plight of the Noncombatant
THURSDAY, MARCH 15
3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
FOSTER AUDITORIUM
PATERNO LIBRARY-PENN STATE
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Abstract:
What is the role of lethal autonomous robotic systems and warfare? Can we develop systems appropriately to have the ability to significantly reduce civilian casualties in the battlespace? Arkin will discuss ways to approach the issues of restraining lethal autonomous systems from illegal or immoral actions in the context of both International Humanitarian and Human Rights Law, whether through technology or legislation. This event is approved for SARI@PSU participation credit.
Speaker information:
Ronald C. Arkin, Regents’ Professor and director of the Mobile Robots Laboratory at Georgia Tech, will present a lecture titled “Lethal Autonomous Robots and the Plight of the Noncombatant,” at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, in Paterno Library’s Foster Auditorium. During his presentation of the Rock Ethics Institute’s 2018 Harold K. Schilling Memorial Lecture on Science, Technology, Religion, and Contemporary Society, Arkin will examine the advantages and disadvantages associated with developing lethal autonomous robotic systems for warfare.
