AI can aid defence, but must be governed by the highest standards
The article discusses the growing importance of AI in the military and defence sector and the need to harness its potential while addressing ethical and legal concerns. It highlights the role of AI in modern military logistics, data processing, and decision-making. The author emphasizes the importance of incorporating legal safeguards and ethical considerations when allowing AI systems to make autonomous decisions, such as engaging a target. While acknowledging the need for international standards, the author suggests that existing international and humanitarian law can be applied to regulate AI use in defence rather than creating entirely new agreements, emphasizing the importance of upholding high standards in the use of AI technology in line with ethical values.