Abstract
Militaries possess a strong bias for the latest technologies. Artificial intelligence (AI) is no exception, and an arms race for defense AI has been ongoing for over a decade. This has become more pronounced in recent years. The paper offers an outlook on AI’s embrace by nation-states, from top-tier powers to disruptive ones. It delves into the prospect of humans being taken out of the decision-making loop and the manner in which defense AI challenges the role of government leaders and military commanders alike.
