A U.S. Department of State advisory committee has released a study outlining its findings and recommendations to address the risks and benefits of the use of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies in arms control, nonproliferation, and verification.
The ministry announced Thursday that the report was prepared by the secretary. International Security Advisory Committee This was in response to a request from Ambassador Bonnie Jenkins, Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security.
of the report Findings and recommendations They are divided into seven categories: nuclear weapons and proliferation. Biological and chemical threats. Autonomous weapon system. Global supply chain, export and trade. Responsible State Behavior and Human Rights. Opportunities and applications in intelligence. and capacity development and human capital.
Nuclear weapons and proliferation recommendations include the addition of early detection and deterrence based on the use of AI, machine learning, and big data, developed in collaboration with the intelligence community and by national laboratories to determine emerging nuclear proliferation. This includes expanding nonproliferation and deterrence strategies by using new approaches. Weapons-enabled capabilities of the nuclear program.
To address biological and chemical threats, ISAB research has led the Department to lead international partners in preparing for potential negative uses of AI and ML in biotechnology, and to develop gene synthesis efforts among U.S. allies. It calls for promoting the development of safety.
The report also calls on the State Department to maintain its stance on the term “human control” and develop a diplomatic strategy to guide the beginning of the process of creating an interim Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems Treaty.