AI in a new cold war and arms race - Frank Yu

The landscape of warfare is undergoing a silent revolution, one driven by artificial intelligence. This video delves into the emerging arms race in AI weaponry, exploring its potential to reshape the battlefield in unprecedented ways.
Imagine autonomous weapons capable of learning, adapting, and making strategic decisions in real-time. This raises not only questions of strategic possibilities but also profound ethical concerns. As the race for AI supremacy intensifies, the risk of escalation and unintended consequences grows.
This video explores the critical issues surrounding AI weapons development, from the dangers of destabilization to the potential for civilian harm. It also examines possible solutions, including international cooperation and ethical frameworks, to ensure responsible development and use of this powerful technology.
Frank Yu is the Chief Product Officer and Acting CTO at Ghostdog, where he combines his extensive experience in military intelligence and AI technology. A former all-source intelligence officer in the US Army, he also has a deep background in AI from his time at Microsoft Research Asia. Frank holds a master's degree in National Security and Economic Development from Harvard's Kennedy School.
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