Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to assist the human decision-making process on international financial, political, and military issues, but discussions about its future are often highly technical and inaccessible to non-expert communities. This project aims to produce a report that bridges the gap between the technical and policy sectors to examine how AI can contribute to different aspects of security policy.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 60 pages
Publication date: 30 October 2018
Publisher: Royal Institute of International Affairs

Discussions about the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) often portray it as distinct from and potentially threatening human intelligence. However, there has been less exploration of the potential applications of AI in assisting human decision-making processes in international financial, political, and military issues. These discussions typically involve highly technical discussions among computer engineers and AI scientists, making them inaccessible to non-expert communities, including business leaders, policymakers, and the general public. This project aims to bridge the gap between the technical and policy sectors by examining how AI can contribute to various aspects of security policy.

Discussions about the Future of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Discussions about the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) often portray it as distinct from and potentially threatening human intelligence. However, there has been less exploration of the potential applications of AI in assisting human decision-making processes in international financial, political, and military issues. These discussions typically involve highly technical discussions among computer engineers and AI scientists, making them inaccessible to non-expert communities, including business leaders, policymakers, and the general public. This project aims to bridge the gap between the technical and policy sectors by examining how AI can contribute to various aspects of security policy.

Potential Applications of AI in Assisting Human Decision-Making Processes

While AI has been primarily associated with automation and optimization, it has the potential to be used in a variety of ways to assist human decision-making processes. In the context of international financial, political, and military issues, AI can be used to analyze large amounts of data, identify patterns, and make predictions. This can help policymakers and business leaders make informed decisions that can have significant impacts on society. For example, AI can be used to analyze financial market data to identify potential investment opportunities or to predict market trends. It can also be used to analyze political data to identify potential threats to national security or to predict the outcome of elections. In the military, AI can be used to analyze military data to identify potential targets or to predict the outcome of military operations. However, the use of AI in these areas raises several ethical and policy concerns, including the potential for bias, discrimination, and unintended consequences. It is important to ensure that AI is used in a responsible and ethical manner to ensure that it benefits society as a whole.

Gap Between Technical and Policy Sectors

The gap between the technical and policy sectors is a significant barrier to the development and implementation of AI-based solutions to security policy issues. Computer engineers and AI scientists typically have a deep understanding of the technical aspects of AI, but they may not have a comprehensive understanding of the policy implications of their work. On the other hand, policymakers and business leaders may have a good understanding of the policy implications of AI, but they may not have the technical expertise to implement AI-based solutions. This gap can lead to miscommunication, misunderstandings, and delays in the development and implementation of AI-based solutions. To bridge this gap, it is important to establish a dialogue between the technical and policy sectors. This can be done through workshops, conferences, and other events that bring together experts from both sectors. It is also important to provide training and education to policymakers and business leaders to help them understand the technical aspects of AI and how it can be used to address security policy issues.

Conclusion

Discussions about the future of Artificial Intelligence (AI) often portray it as distinct from and potentially threatening human intelligence. However, there has been less exploration of the potential applications of AI in assisting human decision-making processes in international financial, political, and military issues. This project aims to bridge the gap between the technical and policy sectors by examining how AI can contribute to various aspects of security policy. By establishing a dialogue between the technical and policy sectors and providing training and education to policymakers and business leaders, we can ensure that AI is used in a responsible and ethical manner to benefit society as a whole.

Weight: 228g
Dimension: 296 x 210 x 5 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784132125