[Wien] Ethics of Autonomous Weapons Systems: human-machine relations at an inflection point Challenges and possible solutions for ethical, responsible and human-rights-based technology development

#TechDiplomacyTalk on:

“Ethics of Autonomous Weapons Systems: human-machine relations at an inflection point Challenges and possible solutions for ethical, responsible and human-rights-based technology development"
 
This #TechDiplomacyTalk aims to shed light on the current state of international debate about autonomous weapon systems by looking specifically at their risks and challenges from the ethical perspective complementing profound concerns from the legal, humanitarian and security angles. The Panel will address the need for international regulation and the role that various constituencies play for this debate and the ways to engage them.

Programme:

• Welcome by Claudia Reinprecht, Focal Point TechDiplomacy Austrian MFA
• Introductory speech Director Amb. Alexander KMENTT
•  panel discussion, moderated by Claudia Reinprecht:
  • Elisabeth Hoffberger-Pippan (Peace Research Institute Frankfurt):  What is autonomy in weapons systems and what are the specific challenges in technical, legal and ethical terms of these systems
  • Erich Prem (University of Vienna): Ethical and Philosophical Issues in Human-Autonomous Systems Cooperation in Military Context
  • Anja Kaspersen (IEEE): a tech community perspective: how do developers of AI systems see the challenges?