Committee: General Assembly 1st Committee: Disarmament and

International Security Committee (DISEC)

Topic: Ethical frameworks for the development and use of AI in weaponry
Sponsor: The Russian Federation, People's Republic of China
Signatories: The Kingdom of Denmark, The Republic of Philippines, The
Republic of Austria, The Republic of Yemen, The Republic of Indonesia, The
Arab Republic of Egypt, The Republic of Colombia, The federation of
Malaysia, United States of America, Japan, Federal Republic of Germany,
The United Kingdom, The State of Palestine, The Kingdom of Spain, The
federal Republic of Nigeria, United Arab Emirates, The Republic of Estonia,
The Republic of Türkiye, The Republic of Singapore, The Republic of India,
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Greece(Hellenic Republic), The Italian
Republic, The Republic of Finland, The Democratic People's Republic of
Korea, Swiss Confederation, The Republic of Lebanon, Federative Republic
of Brazil, The Republic of Syria, State of libya, The Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg, The State of Israel, The State of Palestine, Democratic
Republic of Congo, The Commonwealth of Australia, The people’s republic
of Bangladesh

The General Assembly,

Acknowledging that artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have the
potential to significantly impact society, bringing both unprecedented
opportunities and challenges, particularly in the fields of securities and
defence,
Affirming the centrality of human control and accountability in the
development and use of Al systems, especially in contexts where such
systems could make decisions that affect life and death, and AI should not
be operated without human over sight,
Recognizing the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and its
increasing integration into military weaponry, we acknowledge the need for a
comprehensive ethical framework to guide the development, deployment, and
use of Al-powered weapons,
Stressing the importance of establishing ethical guidelines and international
standards for Al development, ensuring that Al systems are transparent,
explainable, and subject to rigorous oversight to prevent misuse and
unintended consequences,
Reaffirming the crucial importance of international humanitarian law,
especially the Geneva Conventions, in regulating warfare conduct and
safeguarding civilians,
Acknowledging with concern that the absence of standardized ethical
guidelines for AI in weaponry could trigger an arms race and destabilize
global security,
Mindful of previous United Nations resolutions and other international
bodies that highlight the importance of ethical considerations in the
development and deployment of emerging technologies,
Affirming the necessity of continuous dialogue and collaboration among
member states to address the ethical implications of AI in weaponry and to
develop effective regulatory frameworks,
Recognizing the significance of involving a diverse array of stakeholders,
including governments, military leaders, AI developers, ethicists, and civil
society, in the formulation of ethical guidelines for AI in weaponry,

1. Encourages the adoption of the Human-in-the-Loop Principle, which

mandates that human operators retain control over the decision to use
lethal force, ensuring that AI weapons systems are not fully autonomous
in engaging targets, in alignment with international humanitarian law
and emphasizing human responsibility in military actions;
2. Establishes an international regulatory body under the United Nations to
oversee the development and deployment of AI in weaponry, tasked
with:
a) Developing global ethical standards,
b) Monitoring compliance among member states,
c) Providing recommendations for best practices in the ethical use
of AI weaponry;
 3. Calls for all member states to conduct Ethical Impact Assessments (EIAs)
for AI weapon systems prior to their development and deployment,
ensuring that:
a) These assessments evaluate potential ethical risks, impact
on civilians, and long-term consequences,
b) The findings of these assessments are made publicly
available and shared with the international community;
4. Encourages the establishment of mandatory AI ethics training programs for
military personnel, AI developers, and policymakers involved in AI weaponry,
including:
a) The development of a standardized training curriculum,
b) Organization of workshops and seminars by the United
Nations to disseminate these programs globally;
5. Urges the introduction of mandatory transparency and reporting
mechanisms where states report on the development, testing, and
deployment of AI weapon systems, with:
a) Reports including information on ethical considerations
and compliance with international standards,
b) Establishing a central database managed by the United
Nations for international review of these reports;
6. Calls for a moratorium on the development and deployment of fully
autonomous lethal weapons until ethical frameworks and regulatory
measures are fully established, and:
a) Encourages member states to halt programs related to fully
autonomous weapons,
b) Suggests a timeline for reviewing the moratorium based on
progress in ethical frameworks;
7. Recommends the establishment of a Global AI Ethics Repository, a secure,
transparent platform where member states can:
a) Voluntarily share information on AI weaponry development and ethical
considerations,
b) Access research, ethical impact assessments, and best practices from
other nations,
 c) Engage in collaborative projects aimed at improving ethical standards;
8. Recommends the creation of a Global AI Ethics Forum, an annual conference
hosted by rotating member states, where:
a) Government representatives, military officials, AI developers, and
ethicists gather to discuss the latest developments in AI weaponry and
ethical frameworks,
b) The forum serves as a platform for sharing success stories, challenges,
and updates on compliance with international ethical standards,
c) It provides opportunities for collaborative projects and the development
of new ethical guidelines;
9. Encourages international collaboration on the ethical development of AI
in weaponry through:
a) Sharing of best practices,
b) Joint research initiatives,
c) Exchange of experts among member states;
10. Recommends utilizing the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons
(CCW) as a platform for negotiating regulations on AI weapons, particularly
autonomous systems, by extending the CCW's mandate to include AI, thereby
ensuring that states agree on limitations and protections concerning lethal
autonomous weapons systems (LAWS);
11. Calls upon all member states to ensure that the integration of Lethal
Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) in military applications strictly adheres
to the principles of International Humanitarian Law (IHL), including:
a) Distinction: Ensuring that AI systems can accurately differentiate
between combatants and non-combatants,
b) Proportionality: Guaranteeing that the use of AI in weaponry does
not result in excessive harm relative to the military advantage
gained,
c) Necessity: Confirming that AI deployment is essential and justified
in the context of military operations;
12. Encourage member states to invest in collaborative research and
development initiatives aimed at creating ethical AI systems for military
applications:
a) Joint projects between countries to explore the safe integration of AI in
weaponry,
b) Shared resources and expertise to develop technologies that adhere to
ethical standards;

13. Regulates LAWS featuring decision-making autonomy in critical functions

that can be developed and used in full compliance with IHL. Compliance should
be assessed by:
a) Evaluating existing capacities of the systems,
b) Applying appropriate testing and training of human operators to ensure
reliability, understandability, and predictability,
c) Limiting the types of targets, duration, geographical scope, and scale of
operations,
d) Ensuring intervention by a human operator during crucial, “high-level”
functions;

14. Proposes the adoption of AI Ethics Transparency Pledges, where:

a) Member states voluntarily commit to transparency in the development
and deployment of AI weaponry,
b) These pledges include the publication of annual reports detailing AI
projects, ethical considerations, and measures taken to comply with
international standards,
c) The pledges are recognized as a symbol of commitment to ethical AI use
and can be used as a basis for international cooperation and trust-
building;
15. Proposes the establishment of AI Ethics Advisory Panels to provide
ongoing guidance and ethical assessments for emerging AI technologies:
a) These panels should be independent and include technologists,
military experts, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a
comprehensive evaluation of AI technologies,
b) The primary goal of these panels is to ensure that AI
technologies meet the highest ethical standards and contribute to
international peace and security.