Is the US GBU-57 MOP a lawful weapon? An Article 36 analysis.
While the Israel's 'Operation Rising Lion' against the Iran's uranium enrichment capability enters its second week, the world awaits the US President's decision to enter the conflict and use its bunker-busting GBU-57 Massive Ordinance Penetrator (MOP) to attack. This post considers the legality of the GBU-57 itself.
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Are AI-DSS a ‘means or method of warfare’ requiring legal review?
The use of AI Decision Support Systems (DSS) in military targeting raises complex legal, ethical and operational challenges. This blog considers whether States may interpret AI DSS as ‘means or method of warfare’ triggering their Article 36 legal review obligation.