‘Turing’ Test for Killer Robots

There’s been a lot of hooey and scare-mongering, lately, about killer robots — and the need to proactively figure out how to rein ‘em in. The thing is, none of these would-be John Connors can seem to agree on what an autonomous killing machine is, really. One professor at a recent conference even suggested that a landmine would fit the bill. But here’s one proposal that, shockingly, makes a bit of sense: Barrister and Engineer Chris Elliot explained his thoughts on the legality of future
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