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Capable of operating independently without human intervention.
Autonomous
In a military context, this refers to the act of participating in combat or conflict with the enemy.
Engagement
The ability of a system to function independently; in warfare, it often refers to systems that can make decisions without human input.
Autonomy
The action of discouraging an action or event through instilling doubt or fear of the consequences.
Deterrence
Relating to or denoting a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.
Algorithmic
The act of overseeing or monitoring processes to ensure compliance and ethical standards.
Oversight
Actions taken to counteract or mitigate the effects of an attack or threat.
Countermeasures
A set of rules that seek to limit the effects of armed conflict for humanitarian reasons, protecting those who are not participating in hostilities.
Humanitarian Law
Referring to a strategy where drones or vehicles are used in a self-destructive manner to achieve their objectives.
Kamikaze
The rapid increase in numbers, particularly in the context of weapons or military capabilities.
Proliferation
A phenomenon where an algorithm produces unfair outcomes due to prejudiced assumptions in the machine learning process.
Algorithmic Bias
The process by which a society organizes itself for military conflict and violence, often involving the deployment of military assets.
Militarization
The merging or combining of different concepts or issues, which can lead to misunderstandings.
Conflation
A division or contrast between two things that are represented as being opposed or entirely different, often used in ethical discussions.
Dichotomy
Self-evident or unquestionable; often used in discussing foundational principles in ethics or logic.
Axiomatic
A hypothetical point in time when technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible, resulting in unforeseeable changes to human civilization.
Technological Singularity
The capacity to make ethical decisions and be held accountable for them, particularly in the context of machines making decisions.
Moral Agency
Relating to forces that are not part of a regular army but are organized similarly, often used in discussions about non-state actors in conflicts.
Paramilitary
The authority of a state to govern itself or another state, often a crucial point in discussions about military interventions.
Sovereignty
Extending or relating to more than one national boundary, often used in the context of global security and conflict.
Transnational