The Ethical Challenges Of AI In Defence

The strength of its military is often an indicator of how powerful a country is. In some of the most developed countries, investment in this sector is the highest. A large part of this investment is utilised to research and develop modern technology such as AI in military applications. AI-equipped military systems are capable of handling volumes of data efficiently and have superior computing and decision-making capabilities. That said, in the case of defence, the implications of every decision have to be weighed in very carefully. Artificial intelligence is still in the adolescent stage, and the practical applications of the technology are often brittle. More often than not, ethical implications of using AI in defence have been raised by policymakers and activists alike.  Contr