South Korea Unveils Blueprint for Military AI Integration at Summit

South Korea summit announces 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

SEOUL (Reuters) - A global summit in South Korea on Tuesday announced a "blueprint for action" to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, with more practical guidelines than a similar document last year, but still legally non-binding. It was not immediately clear how many of the 96 nations that sent government representatives to the summit, including the United States and China, are endorsing the document. The Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in Seoul, the second of its kind, follows one held in Amsterdam last year. At that time, around 60 nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. Government representatives speaking at a roundtable on Tuesday said this year's "blueprint" was more action-oriented. This is in keeping with advances in discussions about AI risk, and developments in military use of AI such as Ukraine's rollout of AI-enabled drones. "We are making further concrete steps," Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans told Reuters. "Last year...was more about creating shared understanding, now we are getting more towards action." This includes laying out what kind of risk assessments should be made, important conditions such as human control, and how confidence-building measures can be taken in order to manage those risks, he said. Among the details added in the document was the need to prevent AI from being used to proliferate weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by actors including terrorist groups, and the importance of maintaining human control and involvement in nuclear weapons employment. South Korean officials said the document covers much of the same ground as principles laid out elsewhere, such as the U.S. government's declaration on responsible use of AI in the military launched last year. But the Seoul summit - co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom - aims to ensure ongoing multi-stakeholder discussions not dominated by a single nation or entity. The venue and timing for the next summit is still being discussed, officials said.

South Korea Summit Announces 'Blueprint' for Using AI in the Military

SEOUL (Reuters) - A global summit in South Korea on Tuesday announced a "blueprint for action" to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, with more practical guidelines than a similar document last year, but still legally non-binding. It was not immediately clear how many of the 96 nations that sent government representatives to the summit, including the United States and China, are endorsing the document. The Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in Seoul, the second of its kind, follows one held in Amsterdam last year. At that time, around 60 nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. Government representatives speaking at a roundtable on Tuesday said this year's "blueprint" was more action-oriented. This is in keeping with advances in discussions about AI risk, and developments in military use of AI such as Ukraine's rollout of AI-enabled drones. "We are making further concrete steps," Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans told Reuters. "Last year...was more about creating shared understanding, now we are getting more towards action." This includes laying out what kind of risk assessments should be made, important conditions such as human control, and how confidence-building measures can be taken in order to manage those risks, he said. Among the details added in the document was the need to prevent AI from being used to proliferate weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by actors including terrorist groups, and the importance of maintaining human control and involvement in nuclear weapons employment. South Korean officials said the document covers much of the same ground as principles laid out elsewhere, such as the U.S. government's declaration on responsible use of AI in the military launched last year. But the Seoul summit - co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom - aims to ensure ongoing multi-stakeholder discussions not dominated by a single nation or entity. The venue and timing for the next summit is still being discussed, officials said.

South Korea summit announces 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

SEOUL, Sept 10 - A global summit in South Korea on Tuesday announced a "blueprint for action" to govern responsible use of artificial intelligence in the military, with more practical guidelines than a similar document last year, but still legally non-binding. It was not immediately clear how many of the 96 nations that sent government representatives to the summit, including the United States and China, are endorsing the document. The Responsible AI in the Military Domain summit in Seoul, the second of its kind, follows one held in Amsterdam last year. At that time, around 60 nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. Government representatives speaking at a roundtable on Tuesday said this year's "blueprint" was more action-oriented. This is in keeping with advances in discussions about AI risk, and developments in military use of AI such as Ukraine's rollout of AI-enabled drones. "We are making further concrete steps," Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans told Reuters. "Last year...was more about creating shared understanding, now we are getting more towards action." This includes laying out what kind of risk assessments should be made, important conditions such as human control, and how confidence-building measures can be taken in order to manage those risks, he said. Among the details added in the document was the need to prevent AI from being used to proliferate weapons of mass destruction by actors including terrorist groups, and the importance of maintaining human control and involvement in nuclear weapons employment. South Korean officials said the document covers much of the same ground as principles laid out elsewhere, such as the U.S. government's declaration on responsible use of AI in the military launched last year. But the Seoul summit - co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom - aims to ensure ongoing multi-stakeholder discussions not dominated by a single nation or entity. The venue and timing for the next summit is still being discussed, officials said.

South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea convened on Monday an international summit seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the military, though any agreement is not expected to have binding powers to enforce it. More than 90 countries including the United States and China have sent government representatives to the two-day summit in Seoul, which is the second such gathering. At the first summit held in Amsterdam last year, the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. "The summit is expected to yield a blueprint for action, establishing a minimum level of guard-rails for AI in the military and suggesting principles of responsible use of AI in the domain," a senior South Korean government official said, declining to be identified since they were not an official spokesperson for the event. "There are already principles laid out by NATO, by the U.S. or multiple other countries, so we tried to find the converging area and reflect that in this document." It was unclear how many nations attending the summit would endorse the document on Tuesday, which is aiming to be a more detailed attempt to set boundaries on AI use in the military, but still likely lacking legal commitments. The summit is not the only international set of discussions on AI use in the military. U.N. countries that belong to the 1983 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) are discussing the need for potential restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons systems with an eye for compliance with international humanitarian law. The U.S. government last year also launched a declaration on responsible use of AI in the military, which covers broader military application of AI, beyond weapons. As of August, 55 countries have endorsed the declaration. The Seoul summit, co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom, is pushing to ensure there continues to be multi-stakeholder discussions in a field where technological developments are primarily driven by the private sector, but governments are the main decision makers. About 2,000 people globally have registered to take part in the summit, including representatives from international organisations, academia and the private sector, to attend discussions on topics such as civilian protection and AI use in the control of nuclear weapons. (Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Ed Davies and Lincoln Feast.)

South Korea Summit to Target 'Blueprint' for Using AI in the Military

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korea convened on Monday an international summit seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the military, though any agreement is not expected to have binding powers to enforce it. More than 90 countries including the United States and China have sent government representatives to the two-day summit in Seoul, which is the second such gathering. At the first summit held in Amsterdam last year, the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. "The summit is expected to yield a blueprint for action, establishing a minimum level of guard-rails for AI in the military and suggesting principles of responsible use of AI in the domain," a senior South Korean government official said, declining to be identified since they were not an official spokesperson for the event. "There are already principles laid out by NATO, by the U.S. or multiple other countries, so we tried to find the converging area and reflect that in this document." It was unclear how many nations attending the summit would endorse the document on Tuesday, which is aiming to be a more detailed attempt to set boundaries on AI use in the military, but still likely lacking legal commitments. The summit is not the only international set of discussions on AI use in the military. U.N. countries that belong to the 1983 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) are discussing the need for potential restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons systems with an eye for compliance with international humanitarian law. The U.S. government last year also launched a declaration on responsible use of AI in the military, which covers broader military application of AI, beyond weapons. As of August, 55 countries have endorsed the declaration. The Seoul summit, co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom, is pushing to ensure there continues to be multi-stakeholder discussions in a field where technological developments are primarily driven by the private sector, but governments are the main decision makers. About 2,000 people globally have registered to take part in the summit, including representatives from international organisations, academia and the private sector, to attend discussions on topics such as civilian protection and AI use in the control of nuclear weapons. (Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Ed Davies and Lincoln Feast.)

South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

At the first summit was held in Amsterdam last year, where the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. "Recently, in the Russia-Ukraine war, an AI-applied Ukrainian drone functioned as David's slingshot," South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun said in an opening address.South Korea convened an international summit on Monday seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, though any agreement is not expected to have binding powers to enforce it. More than 90 countries including the United States and China have sent government representatives to the two-day summit in Seoul, which is the second such gathering. At the first summit was held in Amsterdam last year, where the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. "Recently, in the Russia-Ukraine war, an AI-applied Ukrainian drone functioned as David's slingshot," South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun said in an opening address. He was referring to Ukraine's efforts for a technological edge against Russia by rolling out AI-enabled drones, hoping they will help overcome signal jamming as well as enable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to work in larger groups. "As AI is applied to the military domain, the military's operational capabilities are dramatically improved. However it is like a double-edged sword, as it can cause damage from abuse," Kim said. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said discussions would cover areas such as a legal review to ensure compliance with international law and mechanisms to prevent autonomous weapons from making life-and-death decisions without appropriate human oversight. The Seoul summit hoped to agree to a blueprint for action, establishing a minimum level of guard-rails for AI in the military and suggesting principles on responsible use by reflecting principles laid out by NATO, by the U.S. or a number of other countries, according to a senior South Korean official. It was unclear how many nations attending the summit would endorse the document on Tuesday, which is aiming to be a more detailed attempt to set boundaries on AI use in the military, but still likely lack legal commitments. The summit is not the only international set of discussions on AI use in the military. U.N. countries that belong to the 1983 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) are discussing potential restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons systems for compliance with international humanitarian law. The U.S. government last year also launched a declaration on responsible use of AI in the military, which covers broader military application of AI, beyond weapons. As of August, 55 countries have endorsed the declaration. The Seoul summit, co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom, aims to ensure ongoing multi-stakeholder discussions in a field where technological developments are primarily driven by the private sector, but governments are the main decision makers. About 2,000 people globally have registered to take part in the summit, including representatives from international organisations, academia and the private sector, to attend discussions on topics such as civilian protection and AI use in the control of nuclear weapons.

South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

South Korea convened an international summit on Monday seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the military, though any agreement is not expected to have binding powers to enforce it. More than 90 countries including the United States and China have sent government representatives to the two-day summit in Seoul, which is the second such gathering. At the first summit, held in Amsterdam last year, the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. "Recently, in the Russia-Ukraine war, an AI-applied Ukrainian drone functioned as David's slingshot," South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun said in an opening address. He was referring to Ukraine's efforts for a technological edge against Russia by rolling out AI-enabled drones, hoping they will help overcome signal jamming as well as enable unmanned aerial vehicles to work in larger groups. "As AI is applied to the military domain, the military's operational capabilities are dramatically improved. However it is like a double-edged sword, as it can cause damage from abuse," Kim said. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said discussions would cover areas such as a legal review to ensure compliance with international law and mechanisms to prevent autonomous weapons from making life-and-death decisions without appropriate human oversight. The Seoul summit hoped to agree to a blueprint for action, establishing a minimum level of guard-rails for AI in the military and suggesting principles on responsible use by reflecting principles laid out by NATO, by the U.S. or a number of other countries, according to a senior South Korean official. It was unclear how many nations attending the summit would endorse the document on Tuesday, which is aiming to be a more detailed attempt to set boundaries on AI use in the military, but likely will still lack legal commitments. The summit is not the only international set of discussions on AI use in the military. U.N. countries that belong to the 1983 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons are discussing potential restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons systems for compliance with international humanitarian law. The U.S. government last year also launched a declaration on responsible use of AI in the military, which covers broader military application of AI, beyond weapons. As of August, 55 countries have endorsed the declaration. The Seoul summit, co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom, aims to ensure ongoing multi-stakeholder discussions in a field where technological developments are primarily driven by the private sector, but governments are the main decision makers. About 2,000 people globally have registered to take part in the summit, including representatives from international organizations, academia and the private sector, to attend discussions on topics such as civilian protection and AI use in the control of nuclear weapons.

South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

SEOUL - South Korea convened an international summit on Monday seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, though any agreement is not expected to have binding powers to enforce it. More than 90 countries including the United States and China have sent government representatives to the two-day summit in Seoul, which is the second such gathering. At the first summit was held in Amsterdam last year, where the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. "Recently, in the Russia-Ukraine war, an AI-applied Ukrainian drone functioned as David's slingshot," South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun said in an opening address. He was referring to Ukraine's efforts for a technological edge against Russia by rolling out AI-enabled drones, hoping they will help overcome signal jamming as well as enable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to work in larger groups. "As AI is applied to the military domain, the military's operational capabilities are dramatically improved. However it is like a double-edged sword, as it can cause damage from abuse," Kim said. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said discussions would cover areas such as a legal review to ensure compliance with international law and mechanisms to prevent autonomous weapons from making life-and-death decisions without appropriate human oversight. The Seoul summit hoped to agree to a blueprint for action, establishing a minimum level of guard-rails for AI in the military and suggesting principles on responsible use by reflecting principles laid out by NATO, by the U.S. or a number of other countries, according to a senior South Korean official. It was unclear how many nations attending the summit would endorse the document on Tuesday, which is aiming to be a more detailed attempt to set boundaries on AI use in the military, but still likely lack legal commitments. The summit is not the only international set of discussions on AI use in the military. U.N. countries that belong to the 1983 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) are discussing potential restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons systems for compliance with international humanitarian law. The U.S. government last year also launched a declaration on responsible use of AI in the military, which covers broader military application of AI, beyond weapons. As of August, 55 countries have endorsed the declaration. The Seoul summit, co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom, aims to ensure ongoing multi-stakeholder discussions in a field where technological developments are primarily driven by the private sector, but governments are the main decision makers. About 2,000 people globally have registered to take part in the summit, including representatives from international organisations, academia and the private sector, to attend discussions on topics such as civilian protection and AI use in the control of nuclear weapons. (Reporting by Joyce Lee Editing by Ed Davies, Lincoln Feast and Michael Perry)

South Korea summit announces 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

The Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) summit in Seoul, the second of its kind, follows one held in Amsterdam last year. At that time, around 60 nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. Government representatives speaking at a roundtable on Tuesday said this year's "blueprint" was more action-oriented. This is in keeping with advances in discussions about AI risk, and developments in military use of AI such as Ukraine's rollout of AI-enabled drones. "We are making further concrete steps," Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans told Reuters. "Last year...was more about creating shared understanding, now we are getting more towards action." This includes laying out what kind of risk assessments should be made, important conditions such as human control, and how confidence-building measures can be taken in order to manage those risks, he said. Among the details added in the document was the need to prevent AI from being used to proliferate weapons of mass destruction (WMD) by actors including terrorist groups, and the importance of maintaining human control and involvement in nuclear weapons employment. South Korean officials said the document covers much of the same ground as principles laid out elsewhere, such as the U.S. government's declaration on responsible use of AI in the military launched last year. But the Seoul summit - co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom - aims to ensure ongoing multi-stakeholder discussions not dominated by a single nation or entity. The venue and timing for the next summit is still being discussed, officials said.

South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

At the first summit held in Amsterdam last year, the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. "The summit is expected to yield a blueprint for action, establishing a minimum level of guard-rails for AI in the military and suggesting principles of responsible use of AI in the domain," a senior South Korean government official said, declining to be identified since they were not an official spokesperson for the event. "There are already principles laid out by NATO, by the U.S. or multiple other countries, so we tried to find the converging area and reflect that in this document." It was unclear how many nations attending the summit would endorse the document on Tuesday, which is aiming to be a more detailed attempt to set boundaries on AI use in the military, but still likely lacking legal commitments. The summit is not the only international set of discussions on AI use in the military. U.N. countries that belong to the 1983 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) are discussing the need for potential restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons systems with an eye for compliance with international humanitarian law. The U.S. government last year also launched a declaration on responsible use of AI in the military, which covers broader military application of AI, beyond weapons. As of August, 55 countries have endorsed the declaration. The Seoul summit, co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom, is pushing to ensure there continues to be multi-stakeholder discussions in a field where technological developments are primarily driven by the private sector, but governments are the main decision makers. About 2,000 people globally have registered to take part in the summit, including representatives from international organisations, academia and the private sector, to attend discussions on topics such as civilian protection and AI use in the control of nuclear weapons. (Reporting by Joyce Lee; Editing by Ed Davies and Lincoln Feast.)

South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for using AI in the military

90 nations including US, China representatives at summit Summit emphasises multi-stakeholder discussions By Joyce Lee SEOUL, Sept 9 - South Korea convened an international summit on Monday seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in the military, though any agreement is not expected to have binding powers to enforce it. More than 90 countries including the United States and China have sent government representatives to the two-day summit in Seoul, which is the second such gathering. At the first summit was held in Amsterdam last year, where the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. "Recently, in the Russia-Ukraine war, an AI-applied Ukrainian drone functioned as David's slingshot," South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun said in an opening address. He was referring to Ukraine's efforts for a technological edge against Russia by rolling out AI-enabled drones, hoping they will help overcome signal jamming as well as enable unmanned aerial vehicles to work in larger groups. "As AI is applied to the military domain, the military's operational capabilities are dramatically improved. However it is like a double-edged sword, as it can cause damage from abuse," Kim said. South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said discussions would cover areas such as a legal review to ensure compliance with international law and mechanisms to prevent autonomous weapons from making life-and-death decisions without appropriate human oversight. The Seoul summit hoped to agree to a blueprint for action, establishing a minimum level of guard-rails for AI in the military and suggesting principles on responsible use by reflecting principles laid out by NATO, by the U.S. or a number of other countries, according to a senior South Korean official. It was unclear how many nations attending the summit would endorse the document on Tuesday, which is aiming to be a more detailed attempt to set boundaries on AI use in the military, but still likely lack legal commitments. The summit is not the only international set of discussions on AI use in the military. U.N. countries that belong to the 1983 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons are discussing potential restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons systems for compliance with international humanitarian law. The U.S. government last year also launched a declaration on responsible use of AI in the military, which covers broader military application of AI, beyond weapons. As of August, 55 countries have endorsed the declaration. The Seoul summit, co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom, aims to ensure ongoing multi-stakeholder discussions in a field where technological developments are primarily driven by the private sector, but governments are the main decision makers. About 2,000 people globally have registered to take part in the summit, including representatives from international organisations, academia and the private sector, to attend discussions on topics such as civilian protection and AI use in the control of nuclear weapons.

South Korea convenes international summit to establish blueprint for AI use in military

A report by the news agency Reuters said more than 90 countries including the United States (US) and China sent their representatives to the Summit in Seoul. South Korea on Monday (Sept 9) convened an international two-day summit seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military. A report by the news agency Reuters said more than 90 countries including the United States (US) and China sent their representatives to the Summit in Seoul. "Recently, in the Russia-Ukraine war, an AI-applied Ukrainian drone functioned as David's slingshot," South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun said in an opening address. Defence Minister Kim was referring to Ukraine's efforts to gain a technological edge against Russia by rolling out AI-enabled drones. "As AI is applied to the military domain, the military's operational capabilities are dramatically improved. However it is like a double-edged sword, as it can cause damage from abuse," he added. Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said discussions would cover areas such as a legal review to ensure compliance with international law and mechanisms to prevent autonomous weapons from making life-and-death decisions without appropriate human oversight. Also read | More trouble for Telegram: Police in South Korea launch probe into whether app abets online sex crimes A senior South Korean official told Reuters that the summit hoped to agree to a blueprint for action, establishing a minimum level of guardrails for AI in the military, and suggesting principles on responsible use by reflecting principles laid out by NATO, the US or many other countries. It was unclear how many nations attending the summit would endorse the document on Tuesday, which is aiming to be a more detailed attempt to set boundaries on AI use in the military, but still likely lack legal commitments. At the first such summit held in Amsterdam last year, the US, China and other countries endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. However, the summit is not the only international set of discussions on AI use in the military. UN countries that belong to the 1983 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) have been discussing potential restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons systems for compliance with international humanitarian law. In 2023, the Joe Biden-led US administration launched a declaration on the responsible use of AI in the military, which covers broader military application of AI, beyond weapons. As of last month, 55 countries endorsed the declaration.

U.S., China and other nations convene in Seoul for summit on AI use in military | TechCrunch

More than 90 nations, including the U.S. and China, will convene at a two-day summit in Seoul starting Monday to attempt to establish a blueprint for the use of AI in the military. As Reuters reports, participants hope to establish minimum guardrails and suggest principles for "responsible" AI deployment aligned with NATO principles. The summit is the second such event of its kind, following a gathering in Amsterdam in 2023 where countries committed to a "call to action" on military AI use. The topic has taken on new urgency as nations like Ukraine show an eagerness to adopt AI-powered drones and other autonomous weaponry. Some countries have shown a willingness to consider international limits on AI that could do harm. Last week, the U.S., Britain and the EU signed the world's first AI treaty, which focuses on the defense of human rights of people affected by AI.

A New Era of Warfare: South Korea's AI Initiative

In a summit in Seoul, South Korea unveiled an "action plan" on Tuesday in which it broadly articulated how to regulate the use of Artificial Intelligence within military activities. The document was sent to 96 powerful nations, such as the United States and China. But despite a more detailed prescription of acts compared to earlier initiatives, new rules are only advisory and, as such, do not hold any binding legal status. This is the second such summit after Amsterdam held one in 2023 where around 60 nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. However, this marks the beginning of concrete measures in how military AI could be kept under control. Not announced so far was which of these signed on to this blueprint.

South Korea summit to target 'blueprint' for use of AI in military

South Korea convened an international summit on Monday seeking to establish a blueprint for the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military, though any agreement is not expected to have binding powers to enforce it. More than 90 countries including the United States and China have sent government representatives to the two-day summit in Seoul, which is the second such gathering. Click here to connect with us on WhatsApp At the first summit was held in Amsterdam last year, where the United States, China and other nations endorsed a modest "call to action" without legal commitment. "Recently, in the Russia-Ukraine war, an AI-applied Ukrainian drone functioned as David's slingshot," South Korean Defence Minister Kim Yong-hyun said in an opening address. He was referring to Ukraine's efforts for a technological edge against Russia by rolling out AI-enabled drones, hoping they will help overcome signal jamming as well as enable unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to work in larger groups. "As AI is applied to the military domain, the military's operational capabilities are dramatically improved. However it is like a double-edged sword, as it can cause damage from abuse," Kim said. More From This Section China's CPI rises to 0.6% due to weather disruption, PPI stuck in deflation Couche-Tard asks Seven & i for talks as it rejects $38.5 bn offer Higher price of mpox vaccine to pose key hurdle in Africa order talks Israel carries out intense strikes in central Syria, 4 killed, 13 injured Two Nato members say Russian drones violated airspace in Romania, Latvia South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul said discussions would cover areas such as a legal review to ensure compliance with international law and mechanisms to prevent autonomous weapons from making life-and-death decisions without appropriate human oversight. The Seoul summit hoped to agree to a blueprint for action, establishing a minimum level of guard-rails for AI in the military and suggesting principles on responsible use by reflecting principles laid out by NATO, by the U.S. or a number of other countries, according to a senior South Korean official. It was unclear how many nations attending the summit would endorse the document on Tuesday, which is aiming to be a more detailed attempt to set boundaries on AI use in the military, but still likely lack legal commitments. The summit is not the only international set of discussions on AI use in the military. U.N. countries that belong to the 1983 Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) are discussing potential restrictions on lethal autonomous weapons systems for compliance with international humanitarian law. The U.S. government last year also launched a declaration on responsible use of AI in the military, which covers broader military application of AI, beyond weapons. As of August, 55 countries have endorsed the declaration. The Seoul summit, co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom, aims to ensure ongoing multi-stakeholder discussions in a field where technological developments are primarily driven by the private sector, but governments are the main decision makers. About 2,000 people globally have registered to take part in the summit, including representatives from international organisations, academia and the private sector, to attend discussions on topics such as civilian protection and AI use in the control of nuclear weapons. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.) Also Read Japan PM Kishida seeks to solidify S Korea ties on farewell visit S Korean chip executive detained over alleged technology leak to China Springsteen to Elton John, music greats in the spotlight at TIFF 2024 North Korea again launched trash-carrying balloons across border: S Korea Leaders of S Korea, NZ strongly condemn expanding North Korea-Russia ties

Global summit in Seoul calls for guardrails for military use of AI

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul delivers an opening speech at the 2024 Responsible AI in the Military Domain Summit (REAIM) in Seoul, Monday. Newsis 2024 REAIM kicks off for 2-day run with 2,000 participants from 90 countriesBy Lee Hyo-jin Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping military strategies, as is evident in the ongoing war in Ukraine and the latest conflicts in the Middle East. AI is being utilized in various military applications, including autonomous weapons, logistics, strategy development, cybersecurity and even decision-making processes. However, the absence of a globally acknowledged governance framework for the military use of AI has created a dangerous regulatory void, raising concerns that unchecked AI-powered military technologies could threaten international peace and stability. In response to this challenge, defense and government officials, representatives from international organizations and experts from around the world gathered in Seoul, Monday, for the 2024 Responsible AI in the Military Domain Summit (REAIM). The summit serves as a global forum for discussions on establishing governance for AI in military applications. Jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of National Defense, this was the second summit of its kind, following the 2023 session held in The Hague, Netherlands. This year's event was co-hosted by Korea, Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya and the United Kingdom, according to the organizers. Under the theme "Responsible AI for a Safer Tomorrow," the summit invited 2,000 participants from 90 countries for its two-day run. During his opening remarks, Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul emphasized three key pillars -- assessments, application and anchoring of governance -- to ensure responsible use of AI in the military sector. "Today's military AI goes beyond mere imitation. Rather, it is transforming the entire dynamics of military operations, emerging as our strategist, field commander and soldier, often blurring the lines between them," he said. Participants attend the opening ceremony of the 2024 Responsible AI in the Military Domain Summit (REAIM) at a hotel in Seoul, Monday. Newsis HD Hyundai showcases USV technology at REAIM Summit 2024-09-09 15:16 | Tech "We must discuss the governance framework that will anchor our guardrails and outline specific actions for responsible AI. Achieving this cannot be the work of states alone; it demands an inclusive, multi-stakeholder approach," the minister added. Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun described AI as a "double-edged sword." "While the application of AI in the military sector is dramatically enhancing operational capabilities, it also possesses the characteristics of a double-edged sword, as it can lead to harm if misused," Kim said in his welcoming remarks. "We must establish thorough standards and norms regarding the military use of artificial intelligence. The Ministry of National Defense of the Republic of Korea will continue to work closely with the international community to ensure that ethical standards are strictly adhered in the application of AI technology." The opening ceremony was followed by a plenary session where military and private-sector officials, along with academia, discussed the implications of AI for global peace and security. The speakers included Gen. Lee Young-soo, chief of staff of the ROK Air Force; Frederick Choo, deputy secretary of Singapore's Ministry of Defence; Mike Baylor, chief digital and AI officer at Lockheed Martin; Saeed Aldhaheri, director of the Center for Future Studies at the University of Dubai; and Paul Scharre, executive vice president at the Center for a New American Security. Lee noted that AI has already transformed the battlefield, as seen in the Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict, and that the speed of this transformation will only accelerate. Baylor emphasized that manufacturers, policymakers and users of the technology must cooperate to establish guardrails for AI. He also warned about regulations struggling to keep pace with the rapidly developing technology. Models of Korea's domestically developed KF-21 fighter jet are on display at the 2024 Responsible AI in the Military Domain Summit (REAIM) at a hotel in Seoul, Monday. Yonhap The summit also featured group sessions on various topics, such as bias in military AI, regional perspectives on AI governance and the risks AI poses to cybersecurity in the military domain. On Tuesday, the second day of the summit, a ministerial-level roundtable will provide opportunities for representatives of participating nations to exchange views on responsible military AI. The summit will conclude with participants' official endorsement of the "Blueprint for Action," summarizing the outcomes of the discussions. Russia was not invited to the REAIM for the second consecutive time amid international condemnation of its invasion of Ukraine. The United States and China, both intensifying their competition in military AI, attended the summit for the second time.

US And China Join 90 Countries In South Korea For Global Summit On Responsible AI Use In Military

In a recent development, South Korea hosted an international summit focusing on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military operations. The summit saw participation from over 90 countries, including the United States and China. What Happened: The two-day summit, held in Seoul, is the second of its kind, with the inaugural event taking place in Amsterdam last year. The summit aims to establish a blueprint for action, setting minimum guidelines for the use of AI in the military and proposing principles for responsible use, Reuters reported on Monday. South Korean Defence Minister, Kim Yong-hyun, emphasized the potential benefits and risks of AI in military operations in his opening address. He mentioned the use of AI-enabled drones in the Russia-Ukraine war as an example. South Korean Foreign Minister, Cho Tae-yul, stated that the summit would address issues such as compliance with international law and mechanisms to prevent autonomous weapons from making life-and-death decisions without appropriate human oversight. See Also: Mark Cuban Asks Trump Advisor: 'Done Any Modeling Of The Financial Impact Of Deporting 20 Million People? Co-hosted by the Netherlands, Singapore, Kenya, and the United Kingdom, the summit aims to facilitate multi-stakeholder discussions in a field where technological developments are primarily driven by the private sector, but governments are the main decision-makers. Why It Matters: The summit comes at a time when there is a growing focus on the role of AI in military operations. In April, the Pentagon's Defense Innovation Unit announced increased funding and support for startups focusing on defense technologies. This move signaled the U.S. government's intent to leverage emerging technologies for defense purposes. In May, Palantir Technologies Inc. CEO Alex Karp urged U.S. defense tech companies to intimidate adversaries as a strategy to prevent potential wars, highlighting the growing importance of technological superiority in defense. Read Next: Trump Vs. Harris: Latest Poll Shows The Two Presidential Candidates Are Neck And Neck In These Two States Image via Shutterstock This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Pooja Rajkumari Market News and Data brought to you by Benzinga APIs