We share the view expressed earlier that artificial intelligence and self-learning elements raise questions as to how frequently do an [AWS] would need to be reviewed. Weapons reviews are important measures to review the legality of new weapons. Weapon reviews are helpful to establish, whether a weapon per se would be permitted or not — according to the interpretation of existing international law by the relevant state. We welcome all efforts to strengthen article 36. As demonstrated again by our discussions over the past days, there is a lack of legal clarity, common criteria and transparency with regard to article 36. The commitment of my delegation to prevent the erosion of the legally and ethically acceptable is clear.
Statement by Austria under agenda item 5(e): possible options for addressing the humanitarian and international security challenges (27 March 2019)
