The prospect of autonomous weapons capable of targeting people without human intervention has alarmed the UN and the Red Cross.
128 UN states agreed on autonomous weapons definition; negotiations for binding treaty begin November in Geneva. This determines whether AI-powered defense systems need international governance, affecting enterprise AI compliance and defense strategy investments.
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September 9, 2026 - 15:00
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Based in Geneva, I cover the work of the United Nations and other international organisations there. My focus is on humanitarian aid, human rights, and peace diplomacy.
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