Artificial intelligence and arms control in modern warfare
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22110672 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Goddy Uwa Osimen (0000-0001-8294-6163, Covenant University, corresponding author), Oluwamurewa Newo (Covenant University), Oluwakemi Morola Fulani (0009-0008-0024-2954, Covenant University) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 10 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-12-31 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cogent Social Sciences (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2331-1886 • E-ISSN: 2331-1886 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23311886.2024.2407514 |
| OpenAlex | W4403297190 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 5 |
| References cited | 17 |
This work assesses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on modern warfare. AI has led to a new arms race, which has impacted military dynamics among the superpowers in the 21st century. The study aims to evaluate the propagation of AI-powered weapons from the vantage point of ethics, international humanitarian law, and arms control. Secondary data is engaged for this study, and the exploratory and descriptive research design is adopted alongside a thematic analysis for data synthesis. The theories of technological determinism and consequentialism are adopted to observe the effects of technological advancement on weaponry alongside the ethical consequences of these weapons to safeguard human rights in combat scenarios. The study discovered that AI has led to a new arms race among the superpowers, and there is a need to advocate for arms control measures to promote international peace and security. The intersection between AI and arms proliferation, as well as how it has affected peace and security dynamics, was also detailed. The work concludes by reasserting the need for substantive international humanitarian laws and arms control efforts for lethal and autonomous weapons
Arms control · Business · Computer security · Political science · Computer Science · Cybersecurity and Cyber Warfare Studies · European and Russian Geopolitical Military Strategies · Law · Nuclear Issues and Defense · Artificial Intelligence
| Unique citing works | 5 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2,5 |
| Citation span | 2024 - 2026 (3) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 5 |