Artificial intelligence as a factor of change in the use of military forces

Abstract

The relationship between science, technology, war, and military forces that manifests in multidimensional space represents a non-linear system. The tendency to create an orderly system from the non-linear is natural. Its desirable to make decisions with utter certainty, but in practice, this imposes risks on the framework of the military system’s operational structure. Bearing in mind the uniqueness and potential of future applications, the question arises as to how the introduction of artificial intelligence will affect the change in the use of military forces. The problem defined in this paper is solved through the analysis and consideration of the multi-layered implications of artificial intelligence in the context of strategy and doctrine while following the necessary resources. The study is based on contemporary political and technological concepts, considers political, military, legal, and ethical perspectives, identifies opportunities, challenges, and open questions, and offers comprehensive observations. Assuming that artificial intelligence will manage to operationalize at least part of the postulate of autonomy in the near future, in light of rapid technological development, this paper provides insight and a pathway to advance further thinking, research, and policy making for the proper integration, management, and use of artificial intelligence in the military.

Keywords

• doctrine
• military
• artifical intelligence
• resources
• strategy
• technology