US, Aug. 21 -- The most dangerous decision in the next major war may not be made by a machine. It may be made by a human who has been given only seconds to disagree with one. That distinction should sit at the centre of the international debate over artificial intelligence and warfare.

Much of the discussion about military AI has understandably focused on lethal autonomous weapons: systems capable of selecting and engaging targets with diminishing human intervention. The concern is now firmly on the international agenda.

In December 2024, the United Nations General Assembly adopted its first resolution specifically addressing artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security.

The ...