Post by International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

As AI becomes increasingly integrated into military systems, one principle must remain non-negotiable: legal responsibility lies with humans, not machines. International humanitarian law requires that humans make decisions about the use of force and remain accountable for those decisions, even when using systems they may not fully understand or control. This is why AI-enabled military systems must be designed, reviewed, and regulated to ensure compliance with existing legal obligations. Certain applications, including autonomous weapons that target human beings and AI in nuclear command and control, raise risks that demand clear limits and international action. The question is not whether AI will shape the future of warfare. It already is. The question is whether the legal and policy frameworks needed to preserve human responsibility and protect civilians will be established before these technologies are deployed at a greater scale and speed. Cordula Droege, ICRC's chief legal officer, explains 👇🏽

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