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Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

AI in defense refers to the use of artificial intelligence technologies to enhance military capabilities, such as autonomous drones, cyber defense, and strategic decision-making. Proponents argue that AI can significantly enhance military effectiveness, provide strategic advantages, and improve national security. Opponents argue that AI poses ethical risks, potential loss of human control, and can lead to unintended consequences in critical situations.

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 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

Yes

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1yr1Y

No

 @9RT7DPZanswered…10mos10MO

Yes, but only for intelligence gathering and analysis, not for decision making.

 @B37ZPZK answered…3mos3MO

No, this technology is not mature enough for very serious applications like national security.

 @9XR5MG5answered…7mos7MO

Yes, but only for information gathering models, decision making must be left for humans.

 @9SNPVM3Laboranswered…9mos9MO

Yes, as long as we know it is secure and not go into over reliance on AI

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1mo1MO

No, we need more testing in controlled environments first

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1mo1MO

Yes, but with very strict oversight and regulations

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Could AI in military strategies one day reduce human casualties or will it simply lead to more advanced forms of warfare?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How do you think the use of AI in national defense aligns with our values around human rights and justice?

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Could you trust a machine to defend your country, or does that responsibility need to stay with humans no matter what?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

What worries you more: nations not adopting AI fast enough in defense or developing AI too quickly without enough oversight?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Do you think AI could help prevent wars from happening or will it just escalate arms races between countries?

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If AI systems are used for cyber defense, do you believe they can truly keep up with human hackers or outmaneuver them?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

How might AI in defense change the way governments and soldiers view the concept of 'sacrifice' in war, and is that a good thing?

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What are your thoughts on who should be held responsible if an AI system makes a mistake that results in the loss of lives during a conflict?

 @ISIDEWITHDiscuss this answer...1mo1MO

Yes, but only to assist and not replace human decision making

 @ISIDEWITHasked…8mos8MO

Do you think letting machines make life-and-death decisions in military conflicts is a necessary step forward or does it cross an ethical line?

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How do you personally feel about the idea of autonomous drones deciding whether to engage in combat without human input?

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 @ISIDEWITH submitted…5mos5MO

Hegseth Out, DeSantis In? Trump Rethinks Defense Pick

President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as a possible replacement for Pete Hegseth, his pick to run the Pentagon, according to people familiar with the discussions, amid Republican senators’ concerns over mounting allegations about the former Fox News host’s personal life.Picking DeSantis, a 2024 GOP primary rival for the presidency, would amount to a stunning turn for Trump. But he would also find in the governor a well-known conservative with a service record who shares Trump’s—and Hegseth’s—view on culling what they see as “woke” policies in the military.Trump allies increasingly think Hegseth might not survive further scrutiny, according to people close to the president-elect’s team, which considers the next 48 hours to be crucial to his fate.DeSantis, who served as a Navy lawyer in Iraq and the Guantanamo Bay detention facility, was on an earlier list of potential defense-secretary candidates that transition officials presented to the president. Trump ultimately went with Hegseth. But as Hegseth’s nomination has faltered, that list has been revived and DeSantis is again among the choices Trump is considering, the people said.The discussions are in their early stages, one of the people said, adding that Trump has floated DeSantis’s name in casual conversations with guests at Mar-a-Lago, his private Florida club.Trump could decide not to choose DeSantis and select another replacement, if Hegseth’s nomination falls apart, the people said. Another potential defense-secretary candidate who has been discussed by Trump allies, according to people familiar with the matter, is Elbridge Colby, a former Pentagon official and ally of Vice President-elect JD Vance. Trump is also considering Sen. Joni Ernst (R., Iowa) for the job, some of the people said.DeSantis was once seen as an acolyte of Trump but his decision to challenge the former president in the 2024 GOP primary began a conflict between them, with Trump casting DeSantis as disloyal. Trump easily prevailed in the primary and friends of the two have worked to repair the relationship.

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