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It seems like a well publicized notarious event where a lethally autonomous robot killed a lot of innocent people would significantly broaden the appeal of friendliness research, and even could lead to disapproval of AI technology, similar to how Chernobyl had a significant impact on the current widespread disapproval of nuclear power.
For people primarily interested in existential UFAI risk, the likeliness of such an event may be a significant factor. Other significant factors are:
National instability leading to a difficult environment in which to do research
National instability leading to reckless AGI research by a group in attempt to gain an advantage over other groups.
Like this? Interestingly, it's alleged that the autonomous software may not have been the (direct) cause of the failure but that undetected mechanical failure led to the gun continuing to fire without active aiming.
Yes, but on a much larger scale.
Or possibly just a more dramatic scale. Three mile island had a significant effect on public opinion even without any obvious death toll.
I sincerely hope that the people have time to think this out before such an event occurs. Otherwise, their reaction may trigger the "cons" posted in the legislation suggestion.