The lack of an international governance framework for military AI poses risks to global security. The EU should spearhead an inclusive initiative to set global standards and ensure the responsible use of AI in warfare.
The United States and China are engaged in a fierce contest to establish technological supremacy and set international norms in key domains, from AI to drones. The European Union has joined this race, too.
Amid a global race for AI supremacy, the EU seeks to set a gold standard for AI regulation and maintain a technological edge. Doing so will require navigating a crowded landscape characterized by state and corporate competition and a fragmented regulatory regime complex.
Russia’s war against Ukraine has prompted Romania to modernize its military structure. The country should invest in its booming IT sector, in line with the EU’s focus on emerging technologies and cyber capabilities.
State and corporate competition threatens responsible AI practices and safety regulations. The EU will have to navigate these rivalries while staying committed to a values-based AI governance.
The Russian cyber attack on Christmas Eve severely affected Ukraine’s telecommunications networks, which are the main source of information in Ukrainians’ daily lives. To counter the threat, authorities are investing in strengthening cyber resilience.
Pundits and analysts are increasingly turning to a popularized version of realism to interpret the world. Yet this framing has serious shortcomings that obscure lucid analysis.
