Military AI & Security
How AI is used in military contexts, arms races, autonomous weapons, and international security — and what governance frameworks exist or are needed to manage these risks.
Trajectory
De-escalation and prohibition
Main driver
Norm against offensive military AI
Leading actors
UN; GAIGF; NGOs
State in 2040
Virtual diplomacy; conflict de-escalation AI
AI-supported systems are increasingly taking on tasks in virtual diplomacy and preventive conflict resolution. Although offensive military AI applications are outlawed internationally, their use is still permitted in areas such as cyber defence, logistics and crisis management. Self-Explaining AI is used to support governments, NGOs and international organisations in developing de-escalating measures in complex international conflicts.