Miscalculation at Machine Speed?

How might artificial intelligence affect the delicate nuclear balance? This article explores the potential impacts of AI advancements on nuclear deterrence, focusing on the risks and opportunities AI introduces to decision-making, early warning systems, and nuclear targeting. With AI’s speed and precision, the possibility of destabilising mutual deterrence and escalating conflicts looms large. The article assesses whether AI integration can genuinely enhance strategic stability or if it threatens to undermine established nuclear safeguards, calling for careful governance in this high-stakes domain.