AI Arms Race Sparks Urgent Global Warnings

Leading AI experts, including Geoffrey Hinton, are issuing urgent warnings that artificial intelligence could surpass human intelligence by 2030, potentially making humans obsolete and deepening social inequalities. On the battlefield, AI-driven technologies like Israel’s 'Gospel' and 'Lavender' autonomously identify and target threats, while China's mosquito-sized microdrones enable advanced covert surveillance. Despite these technological breakthroughs, there is a striking absence of international regulation or treaties to govern autonomous weapons, increasing the risk of unintended escalation and humanitarian crises. The current technological arms race, likened to the Apollo program in scale but carrying even greater risks, is prompting significant investment in safety mechanisms by industry leaders. The unchecked expansion of AI and autonomous weaponry raises profound challenges for global security and the future of humanity. The world community faces the pressing task of balancing rapid innovation with the ethical responsibility to ensure safety.