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The research aims to establish a robust framework for accountability in military AI and autonomous weapons systems.

April 7, 2026Open Access

Digital Truth Protocol for Governing Military AI Systems: Towards a Programmable Legal Model for Dual Accountability in Light of Red-Line Code and Black Box.

Key Points

The research aims to establish a robust framework for accountability in military AI and autonomous weapons systems.
Developed the Digital Truth Charter framework with three foundational pillars.
Introduced the Blockchain Black Box to capture AI decision-making in an immutable ledger.
Outlined the Red-Line Code providing hard-coded safeguards for AI compliance with IHL.
Proposed mechanisms enhance accountability in military operations involving AI.
Identified the need for civilian oversight in military AI systems.
Emphasized the importance of ethical compliance in autonomous weapon usage.

Abstract

This project presents the "Digital Truth Charter", a legal and technical framework designed to bridge the accountability gap in military artificial intelligence and autonomous weapon systems. As AI reshapes the modern battlefield, traditional International Humanitarian Law (IHL) faces challenges regarding data integrity and the chain of command. This research proposes three foundational pillars: 1-The Blockchain Black Box: An immutable, decentralized ledger to record AI decision-making processes. 2-The Red-Line Code: Hard-coded safeguards ensuring AI compliance with IHL principles (Proportionality, Distinction, and Necessity). 3-Civilization Chains: A mechanism for the secure declassification and transfer of military data to civilian oversight to ensure historical accountability. Keywords: Military AI, IHL, Blockchain Governance, Autonomous Weapons, AI Ethics, Digital Truth.

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