# The UN calls for a ban on 'killer robots'

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Published: 2026-07-10T07:30:00+00:00
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Microsoft and Xbox have laid off thousands of staff . Sony, Xbox and publishers like Rockstar all seem to be moving away from physical discs. And the UN Secretary General has called for a ban on AI powered ‘killer robots’ . What does it all mean? GUESTS: Kai Riemer , professor at the University of Sydney Business School and Director of Sydney Executive Plus . Gianfranco Di Giovanni, games reporter at ABC Arts and 102.5 ABC Perth Content Director. The articles Gianni mentioned are here and here . ------------ This episode was produced on the lands of the Gadigal, Burramattagal, Darug, Gundungurra, and Wurundjeri peoples. ------------ Get in touch: We'd love to hear from you! Email us at downloadthisshow@abc.net.au Find all the episodes of Download This Show on the ABC Listen App or wherever you get your podcasts.

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