11. Artificial Intelligence and National Security
- Author:
- Gregory Allen and Taniel Chan
- Publication Date:
- 07-2017
- Content Type:
- Special Report
- Institution:
- Center for a New American Security
- Abstract:
- Partially autonomous and intelligent systems have been used in military technology since at least the Second World War, but advances in machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) represent a turning point in the use of automation in warfare. Though the United States military and intelligence communities are planning for expanded use of AI across their portfolios, many of the most transformative applications of AI have not yet been addressed. In this piece, we propose three goals for developing future policy on AI and national security: preserving U.S. technological leadership, supporting peaceful and commercial use, and mitigating catastrophic risk. By looking at four prior cases of transformative military technology—nuclear, aerospace, cyber, and biotech—we develop lessons learned and recommendations for national security policy toward AI.
- Topic:
- Science and Technology, International Security, Military Strategy, and Cybersecurity
- Political Geography:
- Global Focus