총 녹여 ‘총 든 로봇’ 만드는 시대…‘휴지’도 권하지 않을 자율살상무기 [아침햇발]

South Korea's military is on the brink of a new era with the development of autonomous self-destruction weapons, dubbed the "robot with a bullet." Once reluctant to deploy such technology, the country's elite unit now embraces the advancement in military technology. Advanced AI, sensors, cameras and robotics monitor potential issues around the unit 24/7, replacing traditional anti-air defense systems.

South Korea, with its advanced manufacturing capabilities, is seen as a leader in the development of physical AI technology, potentially reducing dependence on China's supply chain. In a simulated training exercise, an AI-controlled drone was given the task to attack North Korean targets and was given the ability to decide on its own whether to attack or not, marking a turning point in artificial intelligence warfare.

A recent bill proposed by lawmakers in the US and South Korea seeks to regulate AI in military decision-making, allowing human intervention when necessary to prevent potential harm to human life. The UN has called for urgent control over autonomous self-destruction weapons, citing the risk of AI making life-threatening decisions.

As the world moves towards a future where weapons are developed to "shoot robot robots," even the infamous AK-47, responsible for millions of deaths, might be obsolete.