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Topic: A.I. Killer Drones
Reading Exercise
swarm: (n.) a group of small flying insects, like bees or flies
lethal: (adj.) that which is capable of killing
warfare: (n.) activities related to war
turn (something) over to (someone): (v.) give control of something to another person
yield: (v.) produce
substantive: (adj.) have enough influence or meaning to be considered meaningful
legally binding: (adj.) must be obeyed, and enforceable by law
delegation: (n.) a group of individuals representing a group or country in an official capacity, typically in a diplomatic context
disproportionate amount: (n.) unfair amount, not equal to all parties involved
complacency: (n.) feeling of being satisfied with what one has and not try harder
window: (n.) a time period in between two moments or events
technological breakout: (n.) a sudden and meaningful progress in technology that changes the current state of things
fellow: (n.) a recipient of financial support for advanced study, research, or scholarly pursuits
it is imperative that (…): (phrase) it’s absolutely necessary to (do something)
strike: (n.) an attack
play a role: (v.) have influence or be part of something
deploy: (v.) put into action, especially in a war context (send troops or equipment to the battlefield)
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think the widespread use of this technology would result in more or less deaths?
- What are some of the advantages A.I. machine weaponry has over human soldiers?
- The prospect of such technology being in the hands of paramilitary groups (terrorists, cartels etc) is enough to justify a ban on its development. Discuss.
- At this point, would it even be possible to have an effective ban on such technology? If so, how?
