인공지능(AI) 치명적자율무기(LAWs)의 법적ㆍ윤리적 쟁점에 대한 기초연구

The enormous advances made in the field of artificial intelligence over the past years have led to mounting fears and debates on the future warfare. Especially lethal autonomous weapons(LAWs) which can select both the target and means of attack autonomously without decision of human being are in the center of the debate. The current research and future deployment of lethal autonomous weapon systems(LAWs) is actively under running throughout the military, nongovernmental, and international communities. This discussion is mainly focused on the military advantage to be gained from current and future systems, the risks and potential benefits inherent and the ethics of their use. Ongoing discussions at different multilateral fora on the definition of ‘Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems(LAWS) are focused on a preemptive ban on LAWs on one hand and the justification of the dual use of technology on the other. Those who advocate for a pre-emptive and thorough ban on LAWs argue that such weapon systems are not able to comply with the fundamental principles of proportionality, distinction and precaution which is the main principle of the International Humanitarian Law(IHL). The issue of accountability and criminal responsibility of individuals and States for serious violations of IHL and IHRL in the use of LAWs is also matter of fundamental importance too. Considering the dual use of robot technology and already existing degree of autonomy in current warfare, what is essential is to engage in meaningful deliberations to arrive at common understandings on compliance of LAWs with the principles of IHL and IHRL ahead of their deployment in future conflicts. Like previous technological revolutions, artificial intelligence surely poses new challenges for international humanitarian law, particularly regarding accountability and the legal regulations governing the use of force. From all those point of vies, this thesis suggests and emphases to rethink its pros and cons and make a agreed rules through United Nation System.