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In reply to the discussion: New drone has no pilot anywhere, so who's accountable? (Skynet now a reality) [View all]zipplewrath
(16,646 posts)6. This question has been around since computers went commercial
Who's responsible for the action the code directs? With virtually any piece of software you buy, you take responsibility for the actions of the software when you sign most terms of agreement. At the end of the day, the person using the device will be "held responsible" for the actions of the drone. However, societies have given wide latitude to "collateral damage" in war. I don't suspect these drones will be treated any differently.
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New drone has no pilot anywhere, so who's accountable? (Skynet now a reality) [View all]
underpants
Jan 2012
OP
"Welcome aboard the first computer controlled pilotless airline flight from NY to LA, nothing can
Bill O-Rights
Jan 2012
#12
"Touchdown at O'Hare airport in 5 seconds. . . . Recalcualting . . . Recalculating."
tclambert
Jan 2012
#15
Just wait till a terrorist organization or a 12-year old middle school student.....
Swede Atlanta
Jan 2012
#14
Did anyone consider that the robot plane might just decide to switch targets on its own?
Blackhatjack
Jan 2012
#22
"You have illegally parked in a restricted space. You have twenty seconds to comply"
NBachers
Jan 2012
#26
All of the psychopaths giggling behind the scenes and proud of themselve are accountable.
freshwest
Jan 2012
#27
You see people? Don't say I didn't warn you. We're a few steps away from cyborgs with Austrian
Guy Whitey Corngood
Jan 2012
#30