The UN also discussed preventing the weaponization of these fast-emerging technologies in a First Committee meeting. A speaker from the Netherlands called for the creation and implementation of standards for responsible use of these technologies. The Czech Republic endorsed the US State Department's Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy. Meanwhile, experts have mixed views on whether these technologies could replace humans in warfare, with some arguing that human decision-making is more critical than ever due to the emergence of AI.
Key takeaways:
- The European Commission and the United Nations have expressed concern about the potential weaponization of critical technologies such as AI, biotechnology, and quantum computing by countries like China.
- The EU plans to complete risk assessments of these technologies in collaboration with member states by the end of the year, and discuss measures to mitigate these risks, including export controls, next year.
- The UN also discussed preventing the weaponization of these technologies in a First Committee meeting, with a speaker from the Netherlands calling for the creation and implementation of standards for responsible use.
- There are mixed views on whether these technologies could replace humans in war, with a study by MIT suggesting that human decision-making is more important than ever due to the emergence of AI, while author Paul Scharre suggested that the US is falling behind in the use of AI in warfare.