REAIM – RESPONSIBLE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE MILITARY DOMAIN
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10-09-2024
REAIM – RESPONSIBLE USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN THE MILITARY DOMAIN
- The second summit (1st was conducted in 2023) on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM) begins in Seoul, focusing on setting global norms for military AI use.
- India has been observing but not actively participating, while the US and China are more engaged.
- Aim: The summit aims to address the implications of AI in warfare, with discussions evolving from autonomous weapons to broader military applications.
- The US has promoted responsible AI use through national guidelines and a UN resolution, while China has been proactive in shaping regulations.
- India faces pressure to move beyond a passive stance and actively shape global AI norms.
Principles of Responsible Use of AI in War:
- Human Oversight: Ensure human control over critical decisions, particularly those involving life and death.
- Accountability: Hold entities accountable for the outcomes of AI-driven actions and decisions.
- Transparency: Maintain transparency in AI systems to understand their decision-making processes.
- Safety and Security: Prioritize safety to prevent unintended consequences and safeguard against misuse.
- Ethical Standards: Adhere to ethical norms and humanitarian laws in AI applications.
- Accuracy and Reliability: Ensure AI systems are accurate and reliable in their functioning.
- Data Privacy: Protect data privacy and ensure responsible handling of information used by AI systems.
HOW DIFFERENT COUNTRIES ARE USING AI IN WARFARE –
- USA – Surveillance and Reconnaissance.
- CHINA – Intelligised Warfare in cyber operations and military strategies.
- RUSSIA – Autonomous Weapons in robotic system and AI driven combat vehicle.
- ISRAEL – Missile Defence System in neutralising income threats.
- UK – Data Analysis and Cyber Defense for threat detection and response.
INDIA – Border Surveillance and Security.