AI in defense refers to the use of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance military capabilities, such as autonomous drones, cyber defense, and strategic decision-making. Proponents argue that AI can significantly enhance military effectiveness, provide strategic advantages, and improve national security. Opponents argue that AI poses ethical risks, potential loss of human control, and can lead to unintended consequences in critical situations.
@9P9GHJ911hrs11H
Yes, but there are far too many variables to say that this would not have adverse effects within the next century.
@9P7Y5X71 day1D
Yes, but ensure that the AI application recognizes and attacks hostile entities only, and can be controlled manually
@9P52WM8 3 days3D
Yes, but only in areas like modelling and computing that could be improved with AI. Critical missions and important decisions should still be carried out by humans.
@9CNWMJTIndependent 3 days3D
Maybe, only if humanity can use AI in a way that cannot be sentient and think for itself and made to work for humanity rather than possibly against it.
Yes, but only a small fraction of the defense budget should be invested in this technology and used mainly for research functions.
@8XLR4JX 4 days4D
Experimentation with AI in controlled environments is fine, but it shouldn’t be applied until more regulation is put in place to ensure ethical usage and accountability for collateral damage
@9NXNN5F6 days6D
I think it is, at least, worth researching to discern how AI can be used for defense applications. However, this will need to be highly regulated to prevent loss of human control or unintended consequences in critical situations.
@9NTH43Q1wk1W
Experimentation is fine, but AI should only be widely applied once it’s better regulated to ensure ethical risk and prevent potential collateral damage
@9NQXZ7ZIndependent1wk1W
Not until we have a better understanding of AI and to not fall back in our military preparedness if needed.
Experimentation in a safe environment is fine, but it shouldn’t be applied on a broader military scale until there is more research on potential impact and more regulations applied to account for ethical issues
@9NJHPSZ 2wks2W
No, artificial intelligence should be developed more before it's used for something as important as defence.
@9NHSV3SIndependent 2wks2W
Yes, but make sure there are checks and balances in place to prevent AI from making irrevocable mistakes
@9NHRXVX2wks2W
Not until there's a clear understanding of AI capability, followed by strict laws and regulations on it.
@9NF9B4MRepublican2wks2W
No, and the United States should support an international agreement limiting the development of AI for military applications in other countries
@7YS3KJPIndependent 2wks2W
Yes, but I think they should be very careful and consult / hire the right people to do this. Many things have gone wrong from people working with technologies they don't fully understand how specify or optimize.
@LucidLibertarian 2wks2W
No, there are too many risks involved. When a human makes a mistake that harms or kills others, they can be held accountable for it. It is impossible to hold AI accountable for harmful or deadly mistakes.
@9N9L4W92wks2W
Yes, provided this is used as a means of protecting the most critical aspects of the military infrastructure and has been vetted through several phases of development and trials.
@9N92GYS2wks2W
Yes, but only once AI is better understood and regulated to account for ethical risks and other potential unintended consequences
@9N8629DIndependent 2wks2W
Yes, but with high levels of testing and insurances for ethically created AI that is free of human biases and hatred.
@9N6WNH53wks3W
I agree to disagree because I feel as if AI can often be wrong. AI can be very beneficial but also cause many complications leading to larger problems than we began with.
@9N589VHIndependent3wks3W
Yes, if humans are making final decisions for strategic decision-making. AI is likely already used in some capacity.
@9MTZNC43wks3W
Yes, but only if AI is first adequately regulated and its impact is fully understood to prevent potential misuse or unforeseen consequences
@9MSTKDB3wks3W
Yes but needs testing for proof that it is more effective than humans as well as employed with unbiased/ethical considerations
@9MRLRH2Republican3wks3W
it could be looked into but only it small amounts our defense system should remain mostly human run.
@9MPNYMJ4wks4W
No, unless the company that develops the AI is thoroughly vetted for bias in the training data of its AI
@9KWXHJM 4wks4W
Regardless, AI should not be used for strategic desicion-making
@9MN3J6G4wks4W
AI should be used IF NEEDED, but the potential loss of human control is a fearful consequence.
@9MN3HZG 4wks4W
Yes, especially because other nations are likely to use AI to improve their defenses as well. However, to address potential loss of human control, it should be outlined more clearly what will be the purpose of AI and which jobs will be impacted.
@9MMY27HWomen’s Equality 4wks4W
No, AI has a chance to be hacked and altered by hackers which would not be really safe for the nation to put on the defense.
@9K99V29 4wks4W
Yes, but they shouldn't be tested in public nor should these defense applications have complete autonomy
@9MMS9KT4wks4W
No, the government should regulate AI so it doesn't get out of control
@9MMHBFP4wks4W
depends on the reliability of the AI, and if that is the most feasible investment to make
@SenBR2003 4wks4W
Yes, but AI must first be used in a pilot project to give a clearer idea how it may affect our military capabilities.
@9MM99YL4wks4W
First is important invest in cyber security and how viable it would be use IA
@9MM7NMZ4wks4W
I think it again would be good to incorperate ideas of an artificial intelligence program, but I don't think we should become to reliant because that c ould cause more problems.
@9MM76Y54wks4W
It depends on what the application is being utilized for
No, artificial intelligence isn't completely accurate and it shouldn't be something that is relied on.
@9MM6FRHConstitution4wks4W
Not unless the AI itself is impartial in who/what it targets.
@9MM5PH44wks4W
Yes, but increase oversight with strict regulations.
@9MM585G4wks4W
We should invest in AI but we have to give access to people who actually want to better certain aspects of the world and not fall in the hands of corrupted people
@9MM4BH64wks4W
Only when AI has reached a certain level of sophistication.
@9MM2TC54wks4W
I feel like it should be private companies that are doing the research, so that there will be more job openings in that field.
@9MLZRDV4wks4W
Maybe, If its built for it it could be good but it could malfunction
@9MLZQLY4wks4W
Ai can be lethal, in terms of defense i support certain aspects but any control over said defense is uncomfortable.
@9MLXJHR4wks4W
It can be quite scary when AI comes in to play and if they start using AI for protection we won't need the military, air force, Navy, and etc. and they won't get paid for their services anymore/
@9MLXGN84wks4W
I think AI should be used for somethings. But not for all the defensive because if the enemy gets control of the AI they could use that to beat us.
Yes, but the gov't should see to it that AI is still regulated so it doesn't get out of hand.
@9MLVT8M4wks4W
This is honestly not really a good idea because AI's can malfunction pretty quick
@9MLSBMJ4wks4W
No because it could lead into an unintentional take over and loss of jobs
Yes, but with small steps to make sure it can be properly implemented safely
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