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Austria on Monday (Apr 29) called for renewed global efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in weapon systems, highlighting the potential emergence of autonomous so-called "killer robots."&nbsp;

During a conference in Vienna, which gathered representatives from 143 countries, and various non-governmental and international organisations, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg stressed that "We cannot let this moment pass without taking action. Now is the time to agree on international rules and norms to ensure human control."

<h2>'Humanity at crossroads'</h2>

The conference titled 'Humanity at the Crossroads: Autonomous Weapons Systems and the Challenge of Regulation,' as per AFP, focused on the ethical and legal dilemmas posed by AI weapons capable of operating without human oversight.

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Giving the opening remarks at the conference, Schallenberg said, "At least let us make sure that the most profound and far-reaching decision, who lives and who dies, remains in the hands of humans and not of machines."

Despite years of discussions at the United Nations, little progress has been made in regulating these technologies. Participants at the Vienna conference expressed concern that the window to address these challenges was closing rapidly.

Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, echoed the need for swift action.

"It is so important to act and to act very fast," said Spoljaric, adding, "What we see today in the different contexts of violence are moral failures in the face of the international community."

"We do not want to see such failures accelerating by giving the responsibility for violence, for the control over violence, over to machines and algorithms," she warned during a panel discussion.

<h2>AI in battlefield</h2>

Diplomats at the conference cited examples of AI already being used on the battlefield. This includes drones in Ukraine, which can autonomously navigate to targets when cut off from operator signals, and reports of AI being used by the Israeli military to identify bombing targets in Gaza.

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Highlighting the potential for error in AI systems, Jaan Tallinn, a software programmer and tech investor in a keynote speech, warned, "We must be extremely cautious about relying on the accuracy of these systems, whether in the military or civilian sectors."

Cited incidents of AI misidentification in both civilian and military contexts, he said, "We have already seen AI making selection errors in ways both large and small, from misrecognising a referee's bald head as a football, to pedestrian deaths caused by self-driving cars unable to recognise jaywalking."

(With inputs from agencies)

Austria on Monday (Apr 29) called for renewed global efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in weapon systems, highlighting the potential emergence of autonomous so-called "killer robots.

Austria on Monday (Apr 29) called for renewed global efforts to regulate artificial intelligence (AI) in weapon systems, highlighting the potential emergence of autonomous so-called "killer robots." During a conference in Vienna, which gathered representatives from 143 countries, and various non-governmental and international organisations, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg stressed that "We cannot let this moment pass without taking action. Now is the time to agree on international rules and norms to ensure human control." 'Humanity at crossroads' The conference titled 'Humanity at the Crossroads: Autonomous Weapons Systems and the Challenge of Regulation,' as per AFP, focused on the ethical and legal dilemmas posed by AI weapons capable of operating without human oversight. Also read | AI's Achilles' heel: Pentagon developing tech to avoid rogue machines, slaughterbots in battle Giving the opening remarks at the conference, Schallenberg said, "At least let us make sure that the most profound and far-reaching decision, who lives and who dies, remains in the hands of humans and not of machines." Despite years of discussions at the United Nations, little progress has been made in regulating these technologies. Participants at the Vienna conference expressed concern that the window to address these challenges was closing rapidly. Mirjana Spoljaric, president of the International Committee of the Red Cross, echoed the need for swift action. "It is so important to act and to act very fast," said Spoljaric, adding, "What we see today in the different contexts of violence are moral failures in the face of the international community." "We do not want to see such failures accelerating by giving the responsibility for violence, for the control over violence, over to machines and algorithms," she warned during a panel discussion. AI in battlefield Diplomats at the conference cited examples of AI already being used on the battlefield. This includes drones in Ukraine, which can autonomously navigate to targets when cut off from operator signals, and reports of AI being used by the Israeli military to identify bombing targets in Gaza. Also read | Explained: Israeli military's use of AI tool 'Lavender' to generate kill lists Highlighting the potential for error in AI systems, Jaan Tallinn, a software programmer and tech investor in a keynote speech, warned, "We must be extremely cautious about relying on the accuracy of these systems, whether in the military or civilian sectors." Cited incidents of AI misidentification in both civilian and military contexts, he said, "We have already seen AI making selection errors in ways both large and small, from misrecognising a referee's bald head as a football, to pedestrian deaths caused by self-driving cars unable to recognise jaywalking." (With inputs from agencies)

Experts call for rapid regulation of killer robots, say humans should decide 'who lives and who dies'

Harvard professor Avi Loeb made a new claim that aliens are more likely to make first contact with artificial intelligence (AI) and not with humans.

<h2>AI drones of aliens on Earth?</h2>

The theory was shared by Avi Loeb in a new documentary, God Versus Aliens, in which he suggested AI drones will be sent by the extraterrestrials to Earth rather than ‘crewed’ vehicles. 
 
In an interview with Daily Mail, British musician and director of the show Mark Christopher Lee called Loeb a "very active mind". However, he added that the suggestions of the professor are based on the vast distance which aliens can travel to reach us.

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“Loeb proposes that it’s likely to be some form of AI because why would you send flesh and blood creatures? That means there’s a possibility that their AI could just connect with AI and bypass humans, which is a bit scary to think about,” Lee said. 
 
“Loeb suggests that the alien AI may feel a kinship with ours - or our AI may imitate the alien AI and become like them,” he added.

<h2>Interstellar travel</h2>

In the documentary, Loeb claimed, “My expectation from interstellar travel is that it's best done with electronic gadgets and devices rather than with biological creatures because the journey takes a long time.” 
 
“Even to the nearest star, it will take us 50,000 years to get there with chemical rockets. And artificial intelligence systems have that patience - and then they can remain dormant... so that they survive the journey,” he added. 
 
“If they visit us, of course, we can use our AI systems to interpret their AI systems. And, you know, they might feel a kinship to them,” the professor further stated.

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<h2>Ocean expedition to collect fragments of crash</h2>

Lee stated that Loeb has flown to Papua New Guinea where he will set off on a $1.5 million ocean expedition to search for fragments of an object that reportedly crashed into the sea in 2014. 
 
In 2019, the Israeli astronomer and his research partner Amir Siraj had reached the conclusion that Earth was hit by an object from outside our solar system in 2014. 
 
“He's on his way now. He’s about to do the first part of the expedition this summer to see if the object is manufactured,” Lee said. 
 
“We’re hoping that he is going to find something rather than wait around for the American government to hand over stuff which might or might not exist,” he added.&nbsp;

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Harvard professor Avi Loeb made a new claim that aliens are more likely to make first contact with artificial intelligence (AI) and not with humans. AI drones of aliens on Earth?

Harvard professor Avi Loeb made a new claim that aliens are more likely to make first contact with artificial intelligence (AI) and not with humans. AI drones of aliens on Earth? The theory was shared by Avi Loeb in a new documentary, God Versus Aliens, in which he suggested AI drones will be sent by the extraterrestrials to Earth rather than ‘crewed’ vehicles. In an interview with Daily Mail, British musician and director of the show Mark Christopher Lee called Loeb a "very active mind". However, he added that the suggestions of the professor are based on the vast distance which aliens can travel to reach us. ALSO READ | Aliens likely to communicate through newly discovered supernova, claim scientists “Loeb proposes that it’s likely to be some form of AI because why would you send flesh and blood creatures? That means there’s a possibility that their AI could just connect with AI and bypass humans, which is a bit scary to think about,” Lee said. “Loeb suggests that the alien AI may feel a kinship with ours - or our AI may imitate the alien AI and become like them,” he added. Interstellar travel In the documentary, Loeb claimed, “My expectation from interstellar travel is that it's best done with electronic gadgets and devices rather than with biological creatures because the journey takes a long time.” “Even to the nearest star, it will take us 50,000 years to get there with chemical rockets. And artificial intelligence systems have that patience - and then they can remain dormant... so that they survive the journey,” he added. “If they visit us, of course, we can use our AI systems to interpret their AI systems. And, you know, they might feel a kinship to them,” the professor further stated. WATCH | Aliens saying `hello` through signals from centre of Milky Way, suggests new study Ocean expedition to collect fragments of crash Lee stated that Loeb has flown to Papua New Guinea where he will set off on a $1.5 million ocean expedition to search for fragments of an object that reportedly crashed into the sea in 2014. In 2019, the Israeli astronomer and his research partner Amir Siraj had reached the conclusion that Earth was hit by an object from outside our solar system in 2014. “He's on his way now. He’s about to do the first part of the expedition this summer to see if the object is manufactured,” Lee said. “We’re hoping that he is going to find something rather than wait around for the American government to hand over stuff which might or might not exist,” he added. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Aliens likely to make first contact with AI, not humans, claims Harvard professor

Boeing Australia&nbsp;has unveiled the first artifical powered drone called the ''Loyal Wingman''&nbsp;for the Royal Australian Air Force.

It is also&nbsp;the first military aircraft to be designed and built locally in more than 50 years.

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Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said ''this a truly historic moment for our country and for Australian defense innovation.''

''The Loyal Wingman will be pivotal to exploring the critical capabilities our Air Force needs to protect our nation and its allies into the future,'' he added.

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The Loyal Wingman is a&nbsp;38-foot-long&nbsp;drone with a range of 2,000 miles.

It will "use artificial intelligence to fly independently, or in support of manned aircraft, while maintaining safe distance between other aircraft," according to Boeing's website on the project.

The drone&nbsp;will be able to engage in electronic warfare as well as intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance missions and swap quickly between those roles, according to Boeing.

The aircraft delivered in Sydney on Tuesday is the first of three prototypes Boeing is producing.

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Boeing Australia has unveiled the first artifical powered drone called the ''Loyal Wingman'' for the Royal Australian Air Force. It is also the first military aircraft to be designed and built locally in more than 50 years.

Boeing Australia has unveiled the first artifical powered drone called the ''Loyal Wingman'' for the Royal Australian Air Force. It is also the first military aircraft to be designed and built locally in more than 50 years. Also read: Scientists release app to track COVID-19 symptoms, inform users about hot spots Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said ''this a truly historic moment for our country and for Australian defense innovation.'' ''The Loyal Wingman will be pivotal to exploring the critical capabilities our Air Force needs to protect our nation and its allies into the future,'' he added. Also read: Amid coronavirus pandemic, China eyes moon trip with successful rocket launch The Loyal Wingman is a 38-foot-long drone with a range of 2,000 miles. It will "use artificial intelligence to fly independently, or in support of manned aircraft, while maintaining safe distance between other aircraft," according to Boeing's website on the project. The drone will be able to engage in electronic warfare as well as intelligence, reconnaissance and surveillance missions and swap quickly between those roles, according to Boeing. The aircraft delivered in Sydney on Tuesday is the first of three prototypes Boeing is producing.

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