Vincent Boulanin

2 months ago | sipri.org | Alexander Blanchard |Vincent Boulanin |Laura Bruun |Netta Goussac

It is more than 10 years since the first multilateral policy debate took place on whether and how to regulate autonomous weapon systems (AWS). And for most of the past decade, formal discussions on AWS have been limited to groups of experts under the auspices of the United Nations Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW). However, a growing number of stakeholders have voiced dissatisfaction with the CCW process.

Dec 9, 2024 | ojotecnologico.com | Vincent Boulanin

En 2017, Elon Musk predijo que la inteligencia artificial nos conduciría inevitablemente a la Tercera Guerra Mundial. Sus comentarios evocaron imágenes apocalípticas de robots aplastando cráneos humanos y drones cazando personas al más puro estilo James Cameron. Y con razón, porque ése es exactamente el futuro que nos espera si no tomamos las medidas adecuadas hoy.

Apr 17, 2024 | sipri.org | Vincent Boulanin

On 24 April, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) hosted a webinar on ‘Addressing the Risk of AI Misuse: What Can the AI Community Learn From Best Practices in Biosafety and Biosecurity?’. The webinar was co-hosted with the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. Recent policy developments, including discussions at the UN Security Council and landmark events like the 2023 AI Safety Summit, have underscored the dual-use risks associated with AI advancement.

Dec 8, 2023 | sipri.org | Kyungmee Kim |Vincent Boulanin

Recent advances in artificial intelligence (AI)—largely based on machine learning—offer possibilities for addressing climate-related security risks. AI can, for example, be used for developing disaster early-warning systems and enhancing long-term climate hazard modelling, reducing the risk that the impacts of climate change will lead to insecurity and conflict. This SIPRI Policy Report outlines the opportunities that AI presents for managing climate-related security risks.

Oct 10, 2023 | sipri.org | Vincent Boulanin

On 13–14 September, SIPRI and the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) held the first of two multi-stakeholder dialogues on ‘Responsible AI for Peace and Security’. Fifteen experts from industry, academia, civil society and government gathered online for two days of discussion.