Artificial Intelligence Is Already Making War More Horrific

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The U.S. military employs artificial intelligence (AI) systems in its confrontation with Iran, focusing on data sorting and analysis.
AI tools are said to assist in decision-making by quickly processing vast data, but they do not make the actual targeting decisions, according to the chief of America’s Central Command.
The deployment of AI in warfare, as witnessed in historical conflicts like the Gulf War, points to a trend of dehumanizing warfare by removing soldiers from the immediate consequences of their actions.
Eric Hobsbawm’s observations highlight how 20th-century warfare became more remote and impersonal, making it easier for combatants to engage in mass violence at a distance.
AI in warfare escalates this trend by increasing the distance between the decision-makers and those affected, potentially leading to more detached and extensive acts of destruction.
There is a growing concern over the ethical implications of AI in military decisions, raising questions about accountability and the human element in war.
The article underscores the threat of technology, including AI, being used to further dehumanize warfare and facilitate impersonal decision-making, potentially leading to greater atrocities.

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