Israeli Forces Display Power of AI, but it is a Double-edged Sword

Meanwhile, the international community is in the nascent stages of developing viable AI governance mechanisms in military use, such as the Responsible AI in Military Domain (REAIM) process – a platform for all stakeholders to discuss the key opportunities, challenges and risks associated with military applications of AI – launched in 2023. [...] AI in Singapore’s Defence The long-term strategic implications of the AI revolution in future conflicts require a re- evaluation of defence policy planning and management, including the direction of weapons development, and research and development efforts. [...] In 2023, Singapore also endorsed both the REAIM initiative and the US-led “Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of AI and Autonomy”, demonstrating the need for a multilateral and norms-based approach to AI governance in the military domain on the global stage. [...] As countries in the region invest heavily in AI technologies for defence purposes, the risk of an escalating arms race and the potential for AI-driven conflicts will rise. [...] Collaboration with like-minded countries and adherence to international norms and standards will be crucial in shaping a responsible and sustainable future for AI in defence in the region.