AI-Powered Warfare: A Looming Threat?
Published on November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
As AI assumes a more central role in military strategy, experts are raising concerns about the potential for conflicts to escalate rapidly with limited human control and ethical consideration. A hypothetical scenario paints a grim picture: in July 2027, China is on the verge of invading Taiwan, unleashing autonomous drones with AI targeting and AI-generated cyberattacks that cripple energy supplies and communications. A coordinated AI-powered disinformation campaign further dampens international outcry.
While military commanders hope for a digitally enhanced force that offers speed and accuracy, the increasing autonomy of AI raises fears about a loss of control. This analysis is the third installment of 'The State of AI,' a collaboration between the Financial Times and MIT Technology Review examining how AI is reshaping global power.