| ID | 173319 |
| Title Proper | Artificial Intelligence, Drone Swarming and Escalation Risks in Future Warfare |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Johnson, James |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The rapid proliferation of a new generation of artificial intelligence (AI)-augmented and -enabled autonomous weapon systems (AWS), most notably drones used in swarming tactics, could have a significant impact on deterrence, nuclear security, escalation and strategic stability in future warfare. James Johnson argues that emerging iterations of AWS fused with AI systems will presage a powerful interplay of increased range, accuracy, mass, coordination, intelligence and speed in a future conflict. In turn, the risk of escalatory use-them-or-lose-them situations between nuclear-armed military powers and the attendant dangers posed by the use of unreliable, unverified and unsafe AWS will increase, with potentially catastrophic strategic outcomes. |
| `In' analytical Note | Rusi Journal Vol. 165, No.2; Mar 2020: p.26-36 |
| Journal Source | Rusi Journal Vol: 165 No 2 |
| Key Words | Future Warfare ; Artificial Intelligence ; Drone Swarming and Escalation Risks |