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This raises the uncomfortable reality that fully autonomous lethal systems are not just science fiction but present-day possibilities. These "killer robots" could operate without direct human oversight, making instant decisions based purely on algorithms and data—decisions that, in battlefield conditions, could be more rational and less prone to emotional bias than human counterparts. However, this also ignites ongoing ethical debates regarding accountability, morality, and the potential for unintended escalation or malfunction.