Paul Scharre
Paul Scharre is an author and expert in the field of technology and national security, with a focus on autonomous weapons and unmanned systems. He is a former U.S. Army Ranger who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. Scharre has written extensively on the future of warfare, including the ethical and policy implications of autonomous weapons. He is the author of 'Army of None: Autonomous Weapons and the Future of War', which explores the complexities of autonomous technologies in military applications. Scharre holds positions at the Center for a New American Security, contributing his expertise to discussions on defense technology and policy.
Books
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1. Army Of None
This book delves into the rapidly evolving world of autonomous weapons and the future of warfare, where machines are increasingly taking over decisions once made by humans. It explores the complex ethical, legal, and strategic challenges posed by unmanned systems on the battlefield, from drones to AI-driven robots. The author, a veteran and expert in defense policy, navigates through the technological advancements, potential benefits, and alarming risks associated with these weapons. He raises critical questions about accountability, the morality of machine decision-making in life-and-death situations, and the potential for new types of conflict, urging for a thoughtful approach to the development and deployment of autonomous weapons systems.
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