Guest Lecture on AI & Autonomous Weapon Systems at School of Law
The School of Law at Sushant University, Sector 55, Gurugram, organised a highly engaging and interactive guest lecture on "AI and Autonomous Weapon Systems: Law, Ethics and Global Governance in an Age of Intelligent Conflict" on 21 September 2026.
The insightful session was delivered by Prof. Sanoj Rajan—Distinguished Professor at ZGJSU (Hangzhou, China), Visiting Professor at Soochow University (Taipei, Taiwan), and Rotary Peace Fellow at International Christian University (Tokyo). The lecture drew a full house of enthusiastic law students and faculty members, who engaged closely with Prof. Rajan's deep exploration of the legal, ethical, and governance questions surrounding autonomous weapon systems.
Key topics discussed during the session included:
- Legal & Ethical Frameworks: Examining international laws governing autonomous weapons during warfare.
- Accountability in AI: Addressing critical legal questions regarding responsibility when AI-driven decisions go wrong on the battlefield.
- Global Governance: Exploring the future of regulation and ethical compliance in an age of intelligent conflict.
The session was marked by an active exchange of ideas, with students posing thoughtful questions on responsibility, regulation, and the future of global security in an AI-driven world. The event concluded with an exchange of books and a token of appreciation presented to Prof. Rajan, coordinated by Ms. Yogita Ambavta.
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