Criminal gangs and terrorists ‘could buy killer robot assassins on the black market’
Military leaders in the US and Russia have already teamed up to stop a top level move towards a total ban on killer robots
CRIMINAL gangs and terrorists could buy killer robot assassins on the black market, an expert has warned.
The murderous artificial intelligence could make it impossible for the culprits to be traced, according to reports.
He also warned that robots would be ready to carry out mass murder upon instruction.
The Oklahoma University lecturer said: "The technology for human assisted killer robots is already here.
"The possibility of untraceable terror attacks will increase."
Military leaders in the US and Russia have already teamed up to stop a top level move towards a total ban on killer robots.
Both countries have invested hundreds of millions developing automated troops and weapons which experts believe will eventually battle it out on the front line.
Dr Kak has previously said AI brains can become "radicalised" for terrorist attacks.
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