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At a recent summit in South Korea, around 60 countries, including the United States, signed a “blueprint for action” to promote the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations. The guidelines emphasized that AI applications in the military should be “ethical and human-centric,” focusing on maintaining human control over AI systems, particularly in the use of force. The document also addressed risks associated with AI in military settings, calling for thorough risk assessments and measures to prevent AI from contributing to the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. While key NATO members, including France, Germany, and the UK, supported the agreement, notable absences included Russia, which was not invited due to its invasion of Ukraine, and China, which sent a representative but did not endorse the document.
The summit, co-hosted by countries like the Netherlands, Singapore, and Kenya, is part of a growing global effort to regulate military AI technologies. This gathering marked the second of its kind, building on the previous year’s “call to action” in The Hague, which did not impose legal obligations. Despite progress toward concrete guidelines, concerns remain about achieving a broader global consensus, as roughly 30 nations refrained from signing the agreement. Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans acknowledged the challenge of ensuring compliance among non-signatory nations, highlighting the complexities of enforcing AI governance in military applications. Experts cautioned that pushing too quickly for regulations might alienate some countries, making incremental steps like the blueprint essential for future international agreements.
Source: DW, Reuters
So what
As previously mentioned, as long as there is competition between the West and China in the field of AI, which is unlikely to change in the current geopolitical climate, countries are likely to be forced to compete. While an agreement would be beneficial for the safety of the world, it seems unlikely at this time.
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