What If: Robots Go to War?

January 21, 2016
15:00–16:00 (Europe/Amsterdam time zone)

About this session

Remarkable advances in artificial intelligence may soon have implications for the future of warfare. What if autonomous weapon systems replace both soldiers and generals? Join an in-depth discussion that explores the possible, plausible and probable impacts of artificial intelligence on defence systems. This session was developed in partnership with TIME. This session is televised and...
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