On the warpath: AI's role in the defence industry

The development of AI-assisted tools in the defense sector, including AI-enabled weapons systems (AWS), is progressing rapidly, raising concerns about the lack of regulations to govern this technology. Autonomous weapons systems are becoming more sophisticated, and companies are making different claims about the level of autonomy achievable, with some systems able to locate and engage targets without human input. While AI is also being applied in less controversial areas such as military logistics and intelligence, the debate focuses on the use of AI in weapons deployment. Advocates for regulation are seeking meaningful human control over AI-driven weapons to prevent the potential risks associated with fully autonomous systems.

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