Sigrid Redse Johansen
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Dr. Sigrid Redse Johansen is a leading scholar at the intersection of international law, emerging military technology, and the ethics of warfare. Her research focuses on the legal and ethical implications of autonomous weapon systems (AWS), particularly how these technologies challenge existing frameworks like the Law of Armed Conflict (LOAC). In her seminal work, "So Man Created Robot in His Own Image: The Anthropomorphism of Autonomous Weapon Systems and the Law of Armed Conflict" (2018), Dr. Johansen critically examines how attributing human-like qualities to machines complicates legal accountability and compliance with international humanitarian law. She argues that the undefined legal status of AWS creates dangerous ambiguities, urging a rethinking of how LOAC applies to non-human decision-makers. While her citation count of 4 reflects the niche and emerging nature of this field, her work is foundational for policymakers, legal scholars, and technologists grappling with the future of warfare. Dr. Johansen’s contributions are vital for anyone seeking to understand the profound legal and ethical challenges posed by delegating life-and-death decisions to machines.
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