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Lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) face ethical challenges regarding human dignity. An alternative approach, Restrictionism, proposes standards for LAWS use in warfare, focusing on responsible combatant behavior rather than an outright ban.

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  • Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
  • International Humanitarian Law
  • Military Ethics

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  • The ethics of lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) predominantly focus on human dignity, with many advocating for prohibition due to perceived conflicts.
  • Prohibitionist arguments face challenges including the ambiguity of 'human dignity' and the difficulty in establishing universally applicable criteria for LAWS.
  • The plausibility of an absolute ban is questioned, especially for limited, justifiable uses of LAWS.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an alternative ethical framework for lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) beyond outright prohibition.
  • To introduce 'Restrictionism' as a nuanced approach that acknowledges human dignity concerns while allowing for regulated use of LAWS.
  • To outline the conditions under which LAWS could potentially meet a basic standard for respecting human dignity.

Main Methods:

  • The study critiques the 'Prohibitionism' stance on LAWS and human dignity.
  • It introduces 'Restrictionism,' an alternative framework focusing on the functional equivalence of LAWS actions to those of responsible human combatants.
  • Restrictionism defines a basic standard for respecting human dignity in warfare, applicable to LAWS operations.

Main Results:

  • Restrictionism accepts the core concern that LAWS' autonomous targeting decisions impact human dignity.
  • It proposes that LAWS must meet criteria analogous to a responsible human combatant: military necessity, distinction between combatants and non-combatants, and minimization of incidental harm.
  • This framework shifts the debate from absolute prohibition to conditional acceptance based on functional isomorphism with human ethical conduct.

Conclusions:

  • Restrictionism offers a more pragmatic approach to the ethics of LAWS than Prohibitionism.
  • It establishes a functional standard for LAWS, requiring them to operate in a manner consistent with the principles of a just war and the conduct of responsible combatants.
  • The ethical permissibility of LAWS use remains contingent on their ability to meet these defined operational and ethical standards.