By Michael T. Klare* This article was issued by Arms Control Today and is being republished with their permission. WASHINGTON, D.C. | 6 April 2024 (IDN) — Diplomatic activity concerning the regulation of autonomous weapons systems is accelerating. The United States convened a conference on the subject in March, Austria has scheduled one for April, […]
Artificial Intelligence Is a Threat to Society
By Don Byrd* Toda Peace Institute issued this article, which is being republished with their permission. FLORIDA, United States | 6 December 2023 (IDN) — I spent decades working on the fringes of and sometimes within the bounds of artificial intelligence. Currently, I co-chair a task force at Braver Angels, one of the most effective […]
A Nuclear Goliath vs a Non-Nuclear David
By Thalif Deen UNITED NATIONS, 16 April 2023 (IDN) — The rising military tensions between a nuclear-armed China and a non-nuclear Taiwan is turning out to be an upcoming re-play of the ongoing battle between Russia and Ukraine—a conflict between a nuclear and a non-nuclear country. But any confrontation in Asia will likely favour a […]
Debate About Military Use of Artificial Intelligence
By J C Suresh TORONTO | WASHINGTON 16 Feb 2023 (IDN) — As an increasing number of States are developing military AI capabilities, which may include using AI to enable autonomous systems, the United States has proposed a “Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy” during a conference on the issue […]
US Arms in Afghanistan Mostly Inoperable, but Others Maybe Battle-Ready
By Thalif Deen NEW YORK (IDN) — When the last of the US troops pulled out of Kabul on August 31—after a prolonged 20-year military occupation of Afghanistan—they left behind a treasure trove of weapons but most of them abandoned by retreating Afghan forces who were American allies. These weapons, including combat helicopters, armoured vehicles, […]
New Report on Arms Control and the Convergence of Biology and Emerging Technologies
By Jaya Ramachandran BERLIN | STOCKHOLM (IDN) – A new report has warned of the risks and challenges posed by the interaction of developments in biotechnology and advances in three emerging technologies: additive manufacturing (AM or so-called 3D printing), artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. The report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) cautions […]