Future AI weapons like drones must be programmed with moral guidelines, argues former UK spy chief David Omand, emphasizing AI's potential to make ethically superior decisions.
The call comes as autonomous warfare continues to evolve
Jun 04, 2026
04:53 pm
What's the storyDavid Omand, the former head of GCHQ, the UK's listening agency, has called for a moral framework for future artificial intelligence (AI)-powered weapon systems.
The call comes as autonomous warfare continues to evolve with the rise of drones and hypersonic missiles.
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