Marcus Schulzke

University at Albany, State University of New York

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Marcus Schulzke is a leading scholar in the ethics of emerging military technologies, with a particular focus on autonomous weapons systems and their implications for just war theory. His work critically examines how the deployment of robots and artificial intelligence on the battlefield challenges traditional notions of moral responsibility and accountability. In his highly influential paper "Autonomous Weapons and Distributed Responsibility" (2012, 74 citations), Schulzke argues that the use of autonomous systems diffuses responsibility among programmers, commanders, and machines, complicating the assignment of blame for wartime harms. His earlier piece "Robots as Weapons in Just Wars" (2011, 18 citations) explores whether autonomous weapons can be used in accordance with just war principles, questioning their ability to discriminate between combatants and non-combatants. Schulzke’s research has been foundational in shaping debates among ethicists, policymakers, and military strategists, making him a key voice in the growing field of military ethics and technology. His work continues to influence discussions on how to govern the development and use of autonomous systems in conflict.