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At a summit in Seoul dedicated to the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, 60 countries, including the United States, endorsed a new action plan. Although the document is not legally binding, China refused to support it, which highlights the existing differences between the countries.
This also speaks to the soreness of this issue in the current global situation with armed conflicts occurring in various corners of the planet.
The summit was a continuation of last year's event in The Hague, where a proposal was also presented to create common rules for the use of AI for military purposes. Then China signed a declaration, but it was more general in nature and did not contain specific commitments.
This year, the plan has become more practical. According to Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brakelmans, discussions are already touching on issues such as the use of AI-enabled drones, which are already being used in current military conflicts.
Among the new provisions of the plan are the need to prevent the use of AI for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and to ensure human control in matters of the use of nuclear weapons. These measures are aimed at reducing risks and ensuring responsible use of technology.
One of the key points of the plan is the need to assess the risks when introducing AI into the military sphere. Particular attention is paid to maintaining human control, as well as measures to build trust between countries.
The official noted that although many countries support the initiative, it is impossible to achieve complete unanimity. It is important to take into account that not all countries will comply with the proposed rules, which creates complex diplomatic challenges.
The summit also discussed the need to prevent the use of AI by terrorist groups and other illicit actors to create weapons of mass destruction. This requirement became an important addition to the action plan.
Although the United States has previously launched its own declaration on the responsible use of AI in the military sphere, participation in the Seoul summit demonstrated the readiness of many countries for international cooperation in this area.
The summit was co-sponsored by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the UK, and aimed to ensure that discussions on the future of military AI are not monopolized by one country or organization.
A major challenge remains: what to do with those who do not support common rules? South Korea is expected to submit a document to the UN General Assembly in October to further discuss the use of military AI, hoping for broader support from the global community.
The document proposed at the summit should be an important step forward, but experts warn that too much action could discourage some countries from participating. They say gradual and thoughtful steps are needed for successful implementation.
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This also speaks to the soreness of this issue in the current global situation with armed conflicts occurring in various corners of the planet.
The summit was a continuation of last year's event in The Hague, where a proposal was also presented to create common rules for the use of AI for military purposes. Then China signed a declaration, but it was more general in nature and did not contain specific commitments.
This year, the plan has become more practical. According to Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brakelmans, discussions are already touching on issues such as the use of AI-enabled drones, which are already being used in current military conflicts.
Among the new provisions of the plan are the need to prevent the use of AI for the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and to ensure human control in matters of the use of nuclear weapons. These measures are aimed at reducing risks and ensuring responsible use of technology.
One of the key points of the plan is the need to assess the risks when introducing AI into the military sphere. Particular attention is paid to maintaining human control, as well as measures to build trust between countries.
The official noted that although many countries support the initiative, it is impossible to achieve complete unanimity. It is important to take into account that not all countries will comply with the proposed rules, which creates complex diplomatic challenges.
The summit also discussed the need to prevent the use of AI by terrorist groups and other illicit actors to create weapons of mass destruction. This requirement became an important addition to the action plan.
Although the United States has previously launched its own declaration on the responsible use of AI in the military sphere, participation in the Seoul summit demonstrated the readiness of many countries for international cooperation in this area.
The summit was co-sponsored by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the UK, and aimed to ensure that discussions on the future of military AI are not monopolized by one country or organization.
A major challenge remains: what to do with those who do not support common rules? South Korea is expected to submit a document to the UN General Assembly in October to further discuss the use of military AI, hoping for broader support from the global community.
The document proposed at the summit should be an important step forward, but experts warn that too much action could discourage some countries from participating. They say gradual and thoughtful steps are needed for successful implementation.
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