Artificial Intelligence in the Battlespace

Key Considerations for a New Way of Fighting War

Contemplating the AI-enabled future of war, practical and philosophical questions offer few easy answers. What kind of devices and weapon systems would most benefit from AI (artificial intelligence)? What types of oversight should apply to its use? What are the moral/ethical questions in play? How will humans and AI coexist in the battlespace?

In chapter three of the National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence's final report, the commission postulates that “AI-enabled warfare will not hinge on a single new weapon, technology, or operational concept; rather, it will center on the application and integration of AI-enabled technologies into every facet of warfighting.”