https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-chief-tells-countries-to-rein-in-autonomous-weaponsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-chief-tells-countries-to-rein-in-autonomous-weaponshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-chief-tells-countries-to-rein-in-autonomous-weapons#u49947Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:55:56 +0000The UN chief and the Red Cross are calling on nations to establish international rules to rein in lethal autonomous weapons systems. The UN warns that the world is "dangerously close" to allowing machines to target and kill humans without human intervention. These leaders are urging a coordinated global effort to regulate what some describe as "killer robot" weapons systems to prevent uncontrolled escalation in warfare.Why it mattersThe rise of artificial intelligence in military hardware has created a gap in international law regarding accountability for machine-led lethal