GGE on autonomous weapons engages in interactive discussions during its first session of 2025

On 3–7 March 2025, the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) met in Geneva for its first session of the year. Unlike in previous meetings, which some could say are generally marked by a feeling of impending doom, this session felt a bit more hopeful. That was due to the high-quality discussions that delegations were able to have, particularly around human control. While divergences clearly still exist, the feeling in the room was that at least now delegations have more clarity about the reasons behind each other’s positions. And as expected, some of the reasons proved to be quite problematic.

See RCW's CCW Report for reports and analysis from the GGW, and check our website for statements and documents from the meeting.

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