The Terminators: drone strikes prompt MoD to ponder ethics of killer robots

"It is essential that before unmanned systems become ubiquitous (if it is not already too late) … we ensure that, by removing some of the horror, or at least keeping it at a distance, we do not risk losing our controlling humanity and make war more likely," i knew this would ha …

The Avengers: why Hollywood is no longer afraid to tackle 9/11 - The Guardian

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The Avengers: why Hollywood is no longer afraid to tackle 9/11 The Guardian Mad terror in the streets as flying whatsits and killer robots from outer space ricochet off and, more often, crash through 70-story skyscrapers. Mighty towers crumble; concrete chunks spray from the screen. Total Sensurround: the theatre itself shakes ...

Commentary: When robots go to war - Kansas City Star

Commentary: When robots go to war Kansas City Star And the killer robots aren't just in our future, they're already here, as I learned at a weekend conference on the ethical and legal implications of advancing robot technology. My father was right about one thing: The military robots aren't carrying ... and more »

Robots duke it out in death fight for fun, education - msnbc.com

Robots duke it out in death fight for fun, education msnbc.com Robots duke it out head-to-head in bullet-proof glass enclosed ring at the National Robotics League National Competition. The middle and high school students design their killer robots with the assistance of the National Tooling and Machining ... and more »

How You Can Survive A Robopocalypse [Video] - WebProNews

How You Can Survive A Robopocalypse [Video] WebProNews There is one science fiction scenario that could take place one day: killer robots like Cylons or Skynet. Humans for years have been tinkering with the idea of true artificial intelligence, but if you had a robot who was self aware, ... and more »