In it he argues that Artificial Intelligence (AI), often seen as an objective technology, actually perpetuates Western dominance and neo-colonial violence. This potential for autonomous weapons to induce hypervigilance and fear in populations is a major concern that needs to be addressed. Legislation must be put in place to address the psychological impact of autonomous weapons. In conclusion, Downey’s insightful speech on decolonising machine vision and algorithmic anxieties sheds light on the dangers of using AI in military operations and the perpetuation of neo-colonial violence which may accompany its use. The psychological impact of autonomous weapons on populations must be addressed, and legislation must be put in place to ban them.

Source: New York Times April 07, 2023 21:20 UTC