128 States Agree on Framework Document for Autonomous Weapons at Geneva Talks

128 states that are parties to a framework regulating or banning indiscriminate weapons reached a consensus on a document during autonomous weapons talks in Geneva on Saturday. The agreement could lay the groundwork for future international rules governing autonomous weapons. The document builds on existing efforts to curb weapons that cause excessive harm and aims to address the growing concern over autonomous systems in armed conflict. The consensus reflects a broad diplomatic effort to establish norms and potentially limit the deployment of autonomous weaponry worldwide.