AI: The new frontier of power and peril – Max Hastings

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the future, much like nuclear technology transformed the 20th century. This thought-provoking piece explores AI's growing impact on warfare, governance, and society, highlighting both its promises and perils. From drone swarms on battlefields to potential geopolitical destabilization, the challenges are vast. Drawing parallels with the Manhattan Project, it warns of the risks of delegating critical decisions to machines while urging humanity to grapple with AI's profound implications for our shared survival.

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By Max Hastings

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