I agree with this letter, and I'm glad it was created.
Some commenters are skeptical that we can realistically ban fully automated weapons, but I disagree. A practical approach could be to ban them, and invest in R&D on effective counter measures. That way, the vast majority of nations will not pursue them, and in the case that someone does, we'll have a way to remove the threat.
Some commenters are skeptical that we can realistically ban fully automated weapons, but I disagree. A practical approach could be to ban them, and invest in R&D on effective counter measures. That way, the vast majority of nations will not pursue them, and in the case that someone does, we'll have a way to remove the threat.