China Takes the Lead in AI Military
On September 11, the Chinese government declines to sign a global pact that establishes guidelines for the responsible use of AI in military applications.
A non-legally binding agreement was presented at the Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in Seoul on Tuesday September 10, 2024, has been approved by around 60 countries including the US, Netherlands, Singapore, Ukraine, and the UK.
The concept of the China AI military applications is relatively new and contrasts with the country’s reputation in consumer technology sectors, such as devices and electric vehicles (EV). As it stands right now, China is widely recognized for its advancements in such areas, but when it comes to its role in developing the purposes of AI military, there will come a time where it will become a heated conversation on the global stage.
AI in Military Regulation
The pact REAIM includes guidelines that state all applications of AI military should be “ethical and human-centric,” and that AI for military use wouldn’t be in control of “nuclear weapons employment.”
“Appropriate human involvement needs to be maintained in the development, deployment and use of AI in the military domain, including appropriate measures that relate to human judgment and control over the use of force,” the document said.
Although China had a representative at the REAIM summit in Seoul, the official chose to “opt out’ of the pact concerning the responsible use of AI military applications. In addition to Beijing, around 30 other countries also did not back the agreement.
Government officials stated during the REAIM summit that this year’s “blueprint” is more focused on action. It aligns with the recent advances and discussions in military technology, such as Ukraine’s use of AI-powered drones in its ongoing conflict with Russia. With the rise of military AI companies and the growing dangers of AI in military applications, the need for guidelines is more urgent.
Moscow was not invited to the summit.
Russia Enters the AI military Chat
Although Russia was not present in the REAIM summit but according to reports China and Russia and strengthening the use military AI ties to enhance their war capabilities.
According to the US Deputy Secretary of State, Kurt Campbell, charged that Beijing was providing a level of military support to Moscow to help sustain Russia’s war in Ukraine. He added that in return, Russia was sharing with China sensitive military technologies, including submarine technology, missile systems, and stealth capability.
The alliance concerning the US and its allies due to the fact that it emphasizes the strengthening of China’s rapid advancements of tech military. The growing cooperation between China and Russia is viewed as a grave strategic concern, especially over the Indo-Pacific, where military goals are on the rise.
Who Should Be Concerned?
The US shouldn’t be the one considered with how China is implementing military applications of AI. The US has been known to love war from their Hollywood movies to them invading in reality Arab nations in the Middle East and other countries in Asia. Although the US is also highly known for its tech innovations, but China is known more to take that innovation and better it.
Let’s state them out Apple Vs Huawei, Meta Vs TikTok, Tesla Vs BYD and many more. China has its doors closed on the topic of war but if it does actually enter the chat, it has two options, to either elevate tech in military to create world peace or create World War 3.
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