Name: War, AI and the new global arms race
Uploaded: 2023-07-10T14:56:03Z
Duration: 9 min 52 s
Description: Lethal drones with facial recognition, armed robots, autonomous fighter jets: we're at the dawn of a new age of AI-powered warfare, says technologist Alexandr Wang. He explores why data will be the secret weapon in this uncharted landscape and emphasizes the need to consider national security when developing new tech -- or potentially face all-out AI warfare.

Alexandr Wang: War, AI and the new global arms race

War, AI and the new global arms race

Lethal drones with facial recognition, armed robots, autonomous fighter jets: we're at the dawn of a new age of AI-powered warfare, says technologist Alexandr Wang. He explores why data will be the secret weapon in this uncharted landscape and emphasizes the need to consider national security when developing new tech -- or potentially face all-out AI warfare.

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming warfare, making data the most valuable asset on the battlefield. Swarms of drones, autonomous jets, and advanced disinformation campaigns already shape conflicts like the war in Ukraine, where AI helped level the playing field against a larger adversary. The struggle for data supremacy is urgent, as countries like China outspend and outpace the US in critical AI technologies. Without investing in robust data infrastructure and collaboration, democracies risk losing both security and control over their futures.