AI in Conflict Zones: Ethical Dilemmas of Autonomous Warfare
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized modern warfare, offering increased precision and operational efficiency, yet introducing significant ethical dilemmas. Autonomous systems, from drones to robotic vehicles, are now capable of making life-and-death decisions with minimal human intervention. These techn2ologies challenge longstanding frameworks of accountability, morality, and legal oversight. This article delves into the ethical issues surrounding AI-driven autonomous warfare, including concerns about accountability, discrimination, civilian protection, and international law compliance. With AI advancing at an unprecedented pace, there is a pressing need for a comprehensive regulatory framework to govern its use in military operations.
Authors
- V. Sanjay
- V. Geetha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1230-8729)
- C.K. Gomathy
- H. Surendar
- Sri Ramakrishnan S
Institutions
- Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswa Mahavidyalaya (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Innovative Research in Science Engineering and Technology
- Published
- 2025-03-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.15680/ijirset.2025.1403350
- Primary Topic
- Ethics and Social Impacts of AI
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00