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O ver the last 12 months the current hyper-power and astounding future potential of artificial intelligence have become clear, as the most critical innovation of the 21st century is integrated into an increasing number of civilian and military applications. In the economy, AI is driving exponential improvements in research, development, production, logistics and retail processes for a wide range of products and services. On the military side, over the last year Ukraine has inflicted serious damage on Russian energy and military infrastructure well inside Russia by deploying AI-driven drone swarms. In the Middle East, Israel’s use of its AI-infused MIC4AD air defence system allowed the Israeli Defense Forces to repel a massive missile/drone saturation attack of more than 300 projectiles on 14 April 2024. On the other hand, Israel’s use of its Lavender, Habsora and other AI-based targeting systems in Gaza shows that human oversight of all-powerful AI is critical. A GLOBAL AI RACE It is no surprise, then, that AI competition is only heating up globally between Team Democracy and Team Autocracy, and
As the global AI race intensifies, poised to redefine geopolitical, economic and military trajectories, the G7 has a critical role to play in ensuring advanced technology stays in trusted hands needs to do to stay ahead in the AI race The G7 and global AI competition: What the G7
George Takach, author, Cold War 2.0
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