September 30, 2020
Dangers of an AI Race
Recent years have seen rapid growth in artificial intelligence (AI), which militaries around the world are adopting into their forces. AI has value across a range of military applications but also brings risks. AI systems have significant safety and security vulnerabilities. Expert Paul Scharre explains how the United States and its allies can work to build international norms for secure, reliable, and trustworthy military AI systems.
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The American AI Century: A Blueprint for Action
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Virtual Panel Discussion: Emerging Concepts in Joint Command and Control
Robert O. Work, Chris Dougherty, Paul Scharre
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