There's an important conversation underway about how to shape the development of lethal autonomous weapons systems & where to draw the line in the use of lethal autonomy.

As America's foreign engagements become messier and less accountable, TBIJ follows the threads and highlights the impact on civilians.

The American Cult of Bombing and Endless War: Ten Tenets of Air Power That I Didn’t Learn in the Air Force, by William J. Astore

"In their desire to win, countries risk endangering themselves just as much as their opponents." Read Paul Scharre's essay on the dangers of an AI arms race and the importance of AI safety.

Ariel Conn spoke to four experts, all of whom offered their most powerful arguments against lethal autonomous weapons. Listen and let us know: which reasons convince you?

The AI Arms Race Principle: "An arms race in lethal autonomous weapons should be avoided." How can we avoid an AI arms race, and why is it so important to avoid?

“... Without more transparency and oversight we can't have an informed conversation about what we are achieving or failing to accomplish.” ~ National security expert

Value Alignment as a Path to AI Beneficence and Human Learning

"It doesn’t matter how sophisticated the technology becomes, people need to have a moral foundation on which to rest ...."

After the Polk Award was announced, Jeremy Scahill, a co-founding editor of The Intercept, noted that Craig’s work was unique.

The Connecticut Interfaith Conference on Drone Warfare will take place from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 14 at Hartford Seminary, 77 Sherman St., Hartford, Connecticut. Click for more information.