Artificial Intelligence To Be The Future of Conflicts?

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Impact on All Levels of War

Artificial Intelligence (AI), one of the most widely talked about topics this year, is slowly entering in the fields of education, healthcare, manufacturing and other such sectors. However, now, AI will also impact wars fought between countries, according to a report in The Conversation.

Israel using AI System in War with Gaza

Recently, reports emerged that Israel was using an AI system called Habsora to select targets in its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The system had been used to find targets for bombing, link locations to Hamas operatives and estimate the likely numbers of civilian deaths in advance.

Advantages of Using AI in Times of War

The Conversation report said the advantages can make soldiers more efficient, and likely enhance the speed and lethality of warfare. AI systems also have the potential to reshape the character of war, making it easier to enter into a conflict.

Disadvantages

AI can contribute to disinformation, creating and amplifying dangerous misunderstandings during a conflict. Another problem with such systems could be differentiating between combatants and civilians while launching airstrikes.