Your Undivided Attention War is a Laboratory for AI with Paul Scharre
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May 23, 2024 Expert in AI weapons and drones in warfare, Paul Scharre, discusses the future of autonomous warfare, ethical considerations, and the need for safeguards. Topics include advancements in autonomous weaponry, moral complexities in combat situations, ethical concerns in the use of autonomous weapons, and the importance of regulations and international agreements in AI warfare.
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Shepherd Girl Scout Story
- Paul Scharre recounts a mission in Afghanistan where a young shepherd girl scouted their position for the enemy.
- Despite legal definitions, shooting her would have been morally wrong and difficult to program a robot to discern this nuance.
Ambivalence Over AI in Warfare
- The reliability of AI systems in warfare rests heavily on baseline human fallibility.
- Human judgment can save lives, but machines may lack moral intuition and context understanding.
Hyperwar and AI Speed Risks
- AI can speed up warfare decision-making to superhuman tempos, outpacing human control.
- Unlike finance, war lacks built-in 'circuit breakers' to prevent runaway escalations triggered by autonomous systems.