Sen. Kelly amendment in defense bill would ensure ‘ultimate human responsibility’ in AI-powered kill chain

The Senate Armed Services Committee adopted an amendment from Sen. Mark Kelly requiring 'ultimate human responsibility' in AI-powered kill chains, as autonomous weapons systems proliferate in conflicts like the U.S.-Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine war.

WASHINGTON – A Senate committee that oversees the Pentagon has adopted a measure from Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly intended to require “ultimate human responsibility” in the use of force. The U.S. and other nations are increasingly deploying autonomous weapons systems, and the use of artificial intelligence has escalated rapidly in the U.S. war with Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war. “Congress … Read more https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/06/17/kill-chain-autonomous-ai-senate/ The post Sen. Kelly amendment in defense bill would ensure ‘ultimate human responsibility’ in AI-powered kill chain https://smallwarsjournal.com/2026/06/17/kill-chain-autonomous-ai-senate/ appeared first on Small Wars Journal by Arizona State University https://smallwarsjournal.com .