First UN agreement on defining autonomous weapons

The United Nations reached an agreement on Saturday to define autonomous weapons, known as 'killer robots'.

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This text lays the groundwork for a future international treaty regulating their military use.

Negotiations will continue to achieve binding regulations by 2027.

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