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AI could trigger nuclear war without any evil intent, experts warn

Original: AI doesn’t need ‘superintelligence’ or evil intent to start a nuclear war

The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists argues that artificial intelligence does not need to reach superintelligence or act with malicious intent to set off a nuclear conflict. Ordinary flaws, misjudgements, system errors and the integration of AI into military command systems could be enough to escalate tensions, prompting renewed debate about placing nuclear decision-making under machine control.

Why now: Growing concern about AI's role in military and nuclear command systems keeps this warning timely.

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