Committee: Legal Committee (Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly)
Agenda: Banning the Use of Autonomous Weapons in Warfare

​

The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and autonomous technology has sparked urgent ethical, legal, and security concerns in modern warfare. Autonomous weapons—often referred to as "killer robots"—are capable of selecting and engaging targets without human intervention, raising critical questions about accountability, compliance with international humanitarian law, and the moral implications of delegating life-and-death decisions to machines.

​

This session will explore the legal frameworks surrounding autonomous weapons, potential bans or regulations, and the enforcement mechanisms necessary to uphold international peace and security. Delegates must weigh the risks and benefits of such technologies while ensuring that future warfare remains bound by human oversight and ethical considerations. The outcome of this debate could shape the future of armed conflict—will the international community act before it’s too late?