Intelligent Warfare Theory and AI-Driven Information Warfare

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The articles explore future trends in AI-enabled warfare, highlighting shifts toward algorithm-driven combat and preemptive tactical design. They also discuss the threat of AI-powered disinformation, including deepfakes, used in information warfare by authoritarian states, urging democratic nations to develop effective counterstrategies.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The article explicitly mentions the use of unmanned drones for reconnaissance and target guidance in a military strike that caused destruction of military vehicles and casualties among soldiers. The drones' autonomous or semi-autonomous functions in identifying and confirming targets and guiding missile strikes fit the definition of AI systems influencing physical environments. The resulting harm to personnel and property meets the criteria for an AI Incident under the OECD framework, as the AI system's use directly led to injury and harm in a conflict setting.[AI generated]
AI principles
Democracy & human autonomyRespect of human rightsRobustness & digital securitySafetyTransparency & explainabilityAccountabilityPrivacy & data governanceHuman wellbeing
Industries
Government, security, and defenceDigital securityMedia, social platforms, and marketingRobots, sensors, and IT hardware
Affected stakeholders
General publicGovernmentCivil society
Harm types
Physical (death)Physical (injury)Public interestHuman or fundamental rightsReputationalPsychologicalEconomic/Property
Business function:
ICT management and information securityMarketing and advertisementResearch and developmentMonitoring and quality control
AI system task:
Content generationGoal-driven organisationForecasting/predictionRecognition/object detectionOrganisation/recommendersReasoning with knowledge structures/planning

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