Now AI will decide who lives and who dies? This can’t end well

The competition in AI is getting serious every day, and we’re now at a point where it could soon play a role in guiding weapons and making targeting decisions in warfare. In fact, the technology behind models like ChatGPT may soon help drone operators in deciding which targets to kill. MurderGPT? Hahahaha! Let’s take a deeper look at the situation.

AI in warfare

Anduril Industries, a defense tech company, and OpenAI have announced a strategic partnership to develop AI models. These models will enhance the U.S. and allied forces’ ability to detect, assess, and respond to aerial threats in real time. According to their announcement, the companies will primarily focus on countering unmanned drones using counter-unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS). CUAS is a military term for solutions that track, detect, and ultimately disrupt and destroy unmanned airborne vehicles. Moreover,  this partnership will utilize AI to process time-sensitive data, eventually reducing the work burden on human operators. The companies also hope to address the growing global competition in AI—particularly with China—and maintain the U.S.’s technological edge in national security.

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Anduril already manufactures systems like AI-powered assassin drones and rocket motors for missiles, but these products still require human operators to make life-or-death decisions. With this partnership, they plan to use OpenAI’s models to analyze vast amounts of incoming data, supporting faster, more accurate decision-making in high-pressure situations. Now they are handing life-death decisions to AI? What could possibly go wrong?

Conclusion

If used properly technology offers huge potential for improving military effectiveness and safety, but it also raises serious ethical questions. The idea of AI making or aiding in lethal decisions is a concept that demands careful consideration. The companies involved may be pushing the envelope, but they’re well aware of the Pandora’s box they’re opening. Personally, I’m all for progress, but when it comes to machines making life-or-death calls, I’d prefer a little more caution and a lot less sci-fi drama.

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