26 Apr, 2018
Artificial Intelligence and National Security [April 26, 2018]
Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
Hoadley, Daniel S.; Lucas, Nathan J.
From the Document: "Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing field of technological development that is capturing the attention of international rivals, leaders in the commercial sector, defense intellectuals, and policymakers alike. On July 20, 2017, the Chinese government released a strategy detailing its plan to capture the lead in AI by 2030, and less than two months later Vladimir Putin publicly announced Russia's intent to pursue AI technologies, stating, '[W]hoever becomes the leader in this field will rule the world.' Elon Musk, the Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and founder of OpenAI, submitted a letter co-signed by 114 international leaders in the technology sector to the United Nations (UN) warning that autonomous weapons fueled by AI will 'permit armed conflict to be fought at a scale greater than ever, and at timescales faster than humans comprehend' and appealing for the means to prevent an arms race and protect civilians from potential misuse."
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  • Authors
    Hoadley, Daniel S.
    Lucas, Nathan J.
  • Publisher
    Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service
  • Report Number
    CRS Report for Congress, R45178
  • Date
    26 Apr, 2018
  • Copyright
    Public Domain
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    Via E-mail
  • Format
    pdf
  • Media Type
    application/pdf
  • Subjects
    Artificial intelligence
    National security--International cooperation
    National security
  • Resource Group
    Reports (CRS)
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