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Autonomous Weapons Systems

Monday 30 June 2025 · 1 question

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Government adheres to legal obligations and societal values regarding autonomous capabilities.
  • Engagement in international dialogue through the UN and other processes on responsible AI.
  • Ensuring all activities comply with international humanitarian law.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Markus Campbell-Savours Lab Penrith and Solway
Science & Technology
Context

The UK's strategic defence review highlights the importance of autonomous weapons systems for augmenting defence capabilities but acknowledges that competitors may not adhere to ethical standards.

Question

What specific measures are the Government taking to help prevent and mitigate the potential harms of autonomous capabilities, both in the UK and abroad?

Answer from The Minister for the Armed Forces (Luke Pollard)

The UK will adhere to our legal obligations and the values of society, engaging in international dialogue through the UN and other processes on responsible AI and lethal autonomy while ensuring all activities comply with international humanitarian law.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific measures and timelines for mitigating potential harms were not provided.

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