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Emerging Technology
The unregulated development and deployment of emerging technologies—referring to scientific and technical developments that, if applied in the military sphere, could have transformative effects on the future of warfare in unpredictable and potentially hazardous, destabilizing ways—could increase the risk of accidental and unintended conflict escalation. Whether manifested in new domains, new applications, or new military capabilities, these technologies can include hypersonic weapons, artificial intelligence-enabled capabilities, cyberspace operations, counterspace capabilities, and the like.
The Arms Control Association (ACA), in conjunction with other experts and organizations, has proposed various measures to reduce such risks, as laid out in issue briefs, reports, articles in Arms Control Today, and more. To receive updates on developments in this field, join today or sign up for our regular updates list.
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- By Michael T. Klare
Major powers are racing for hypersonic weapons, but are they considering the implications of these new systems?
Advocates for the peaceful uses of space decry India’s successful test to destroy an orbiting satellite.
Pentagon asks for big increase to develop orbiting missile defenses.
- By Michael T. Klare
Reducing human oversight of weapons systems offers attractive advantages to world military powers, but it also raises unsettling moral, ethical, and legal concerns.
The U.S. and other world power militaries are committed to seeking a competitive advantage in artificial intelligence.
Pentagon Seeks ‘Ethical Principles’ for AI Use
Russia Blocks Move on Killer Robots Ban
Putin Sets Hypersonic Deployment Plan
- Michael T. Klare
Tackling the arms control implications of emerging technologies is becoming a matter of ever-increasing urgency as the pace of their development accelerates and their potential applications to warfare multiply.
- Reviewed by Michael Klare
Paul Scharre’s book is essential reading for anyone seeking to grasp the monumental changes occurring in the realm of military technology.