India's defence research organisation DRDO is developing lethal autonomous weapons systems, the Defence Ministry has told a parliamentary panel. The disclosure comes amid India's broader AI push across command-and-control systems, cybersecurity and logistics. The ministry acknowledged AI-based techniques are 'not amenable for verified decision making' and may result in 'unintended outcomes'. India participates in UN discussions on autonomous weapons but opposes a legally binding instrument, arguing proposals are premature.
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