Author: Alycia Colijn

  • Technological Risks of (Lethal) Autonomous Weapons Systems

    Technological Risks of (Lethal) Autonomous Weapons Systems

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    Alycia Colijn
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    The autonomy and adaptability of (Lethal) Autonomous Weapons Systems, (L)AWS in short, promise unprecedented operational capabilities, but they also introduce profound risks that challenge the principles of control, accountability, and stability in international security. This report outlines the key technological risks associated with (L)AWS deployment, emphasizing their unpredictability, lack of transparency, and operational unreliability, which…

  • The Issue Of Bias

    The Issue Of Bias

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    Alycia Colijn
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    Why do we need to address bias when we speak about (Lethal) Automated Weapons Systems, (L)AWS in short? In this report, we set out which types of bias should be taken into account, when they occur in the lifecycle of AWS, and what this means for policymakers.