Dr. Michael Spencer

Abstract

Artificial intelligence (AI) integration into the military and intelligence collections systems of the world’s major powers is escalating. Every technologically advanced developed nation is accelerating development of digital technologies, especially AI, for economic and national security purposes and to remain competitive within the international order. AI integration is also increasing the likelihood of a new form of highly complex security dilemma and a technology driven arms race occurring. This type of security dilemma is different from those analyzed in the past due to the enabling characteristics associated with AI and digital technologies, their highly integrative capacity, and their transformative capabilities to existing platforms, all of which makes it exceedingly difficult for each nation’s leadership to comprehend its vast complexities and what widescale integration will entail. The result has been a negative feedback loop of growing leadership suspicions and uncertainty concerning their counterparts’ motives and intentions regarding and further enactment of S&T and AI specific strategies, policies, and investments.

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