On September 26, 2026, it was reported that at negotiations in Geneva, representatives of the USA and Russia achieved significant concessions regarding autonomous weapons, specifically removing several restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in such systems. This was made possible through the joint efforts of both nations, which seek to expand the capabilities of their military technologies.
Changes in the UN Project
According to information published by WSJ, important requirements aimed at limiting the use of autonomous weapon systems were excluded from the draft UN document. In particular, the following were removed:
- The requirement for mandatory human verification of selected AI military targets before strikes;
- Provisions that required consideration of ethical aspects in the use of such systems;
- The requirement for autonomous systems to operate "predictably" and "reliably".
Reactions from the International Community
These changes have raised concerns among human rights advocates and international law experts, who believe that the abandonment of ethical norms could lead to dangerous consequences in military conflicts. Many countries and organizations are calling for greater regulation of autonomous weapons to prevent potential abuses and ensure accountability for the actions of such systems.