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An example of what could be considered dangerous
could be software that autonomously attacks other information systems at the bootup of a networked computer.
The software has no controlled harm creation, but
instead - without any intent at the moment of engagement, nor human control - starts attacking other systems. Such software could be prohibited.
The current Second Amendment doctrine would
not exclude cyber arms unless these arms are of no
military value or not suitable for military use, or
require no intent to be dangerous for the general population. The Second Amendment protects individual
ownership of cyber arms, and to a degree protects
corporate ownership of cyber arms. The case for government intervention and prohibition of cyber arms
faces significant constitutional limitations to be a realistic policy option.

Acknowledgment
The views expressed are those of the author and do not
reflect the official policy or position of the Army Cyber
Institute at West Point, the United States Military Academy, or the Department of Defense.
The author thanks Robert E. Barnsby, JD, and Dr.
Greg Conti for valuable input and information sharing.

Author Information
The author is with the Army Cyber Institute at West Point
(ACI) and the Department of Social Sciences, United
States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996. He
earned his Ph.D. and M.A. degrees from the University
of Texas at Dallas and earned a JD/LL.M. from Juridicum Law School, Stockholm University, Sweden. Email:
jan.kallberg@usma.edu.

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