TED Talks Daily War, AI and the new global arms race | Alexandr Wang
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Jul 10, 2023 
In this engaging talk, Alexandr Wang, an AI technologist, delves into the transformative impact of AI on modern warfare. He discusses the rise of lethal drones and autonomous weapons, emphasizing the critical role of data in this new arms race. Wang warns of potential all-out AI warfare and stresses the urgent need for national security considerations in tech development. He also highlights the dangers of disinformation in the U.S. and calls for strategic investments to protect democracy against the challenges posed by AI.
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AI's Crucial Role in Modern Warfare
- Nations that effectively integrate new technologies into warfare gain a significant advantage.
- This principle, observed with the atomic bomb in WWII, applies to AI's role in modern warfare.
The US Falling Behind in the AI Arms Race
- The US lags behind China in the AI arms race, both technologically and financially.
- China surpasses the US in computer vision AI, large language models, and military AI investment.
Data: A Critical Weakness for the US Military
- The US military's data management is its weakness in the AI arms race.
- Despite having vast amounts of data from military hardware, much of it is inaccessible, hindering AI development.