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War-Algorithm Accountability by Lewis, Dustin A.; Blum, Gabriella; Modirzadeh, Naz K. is a scholarly article available to read on EtoBox.

What is War-Algorithm Accountability about?

In this briefing report, we introduce a new concept (war algorithms) that elevates algorithmically-derived choices and decisions to a, and perhaps the, central concern regarding technical autonomy in war. We thereby aim to shed light on and recast the discussion regarding autonomous weapon systems. We define war algorithm as any algorithm that is expressed in computer code, that is effectuated through a constructed system, and that is capable of operating in relation to armed conflict. In introducing this concept, our foundational technological concern is the capability of a constructed system, without further human intervention, to help make and effectuate a decision or choice of a war algorithm. Distilled, the two core ingredients are an algorithm expressed in computer code and a suitably capable constructed system. Through that lens, we link international law and related accountability architectures to relevant technologies. We sketch a three-part (non-exhaustive) approach that highlights traditional and unconventional accountability avenues. We focus largely on international law because it is the only normative regime that purports, in key respects but with important caveats, t

Author

Lewis, Dustin A.; Blum, Gabriella; Modirzadeh, Naz K.

Published

2016

Language

EN