Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Yes

No, there are too many risks involved. When a human makes a mistake that harms or kills others, they can be held accountable for it. It is impossible to hold AI accountable for harmful or deadly mistakes.

Yes, provided this is used as a means of protecting the most critical aspects of the military infrastructure and has been vetted through several phases of development and trials.

Yes, but only once AI is better understood and regulated to account for ethical risks and other potential unintended consequences

Yes, but with high levels of testing and insurances for ethically created AI that is free of human biases and hatred.

I agree to disagree because I feel as if AI can often be wrong. AI can be very beneficial but also cause many complications leading to larger problems than we began with.

Yes, if humans are making final decisions for strategic decision-making. AI is likely already used in some capacity.

Yes, but only if AI is first adequately regulated and its impact is fully understood to prevent potential misuse or unforeseen consequences

Yes but needs testing for proof that it is more effective than humans as well as employed with unbiased/ethical considerations

it could be looked into but only it small amounts our defense system should remain mostly human run.

No, unless the company that develops the AI is thoroughly vetted for bias in the training data of its AI

Regardless, AI should not be used for strategic desicion-making

AI should be used IF NEEDED, but the potential loss of human control is a fearful consequence.

Yes, especially because other nations are likely to use AI to improve their defenses as well. However, to address potential loss of human control, it should be outlined more clearly what will be the purpose of AI and which jobs will be impacted.

No, AI has a chance to be hacked and altered by hackers which would not be really safe for the nation to put on the defense.

Yes, but they shouldn't be tested in public nor should these defense applications have complete autonomy

No, the government should regulate AI so it doesn't get out of control

depends on the reliability of the AI, and if that is the most feasible investment to make

Yes, but AI must first be used in a pilot project to give a clearer idea how it may affect our military capabilities.

First is important invest in cyber security and how viable it would be use IA

I think it again would be good to incorperate ideas of an artificial intelligence program, but I don't think we should become to reliant because that c ould cause more problems.

It depends on what the application is being utilized for

No, artificial intelligence isn't completely accurate and it shouldn't be something that is relied on.

Not unless the AI itself is impartial in who/what it targets.

Yes, but increase oversight with strict regulations.

We should invest in AI but we have to give access to people who actually want to better certain aspects of the world and not fall in the hands of corrupted people

Only when AI has reached a certain level of sophistication.

I feel like it should be private companies that are doing the research, so that there will be more job openings in that field.

Maybe, If its built for it it could be good but it could malfunction

Ai can be lethal, in terms of defense i support certain aspects but any control over said defense is uncomfortable.

It can be quite scary when AI comes in to play and if they start using AI for protection we won't need the military, air force, Navy, and etc. and they won't get paid for their services anymore/

I think AI should be used for somethings. But not for all the defensive because if the enemy gets control of the AI they could use that to beat us.

Yes, but the gov't should see to it that AI is still regulated so it doesn't get out of hand.

This is honestly not really a good idea because AI's can malfunction pretty quick

No because it could lead into an unintentional take over and loss of jobs

Yes, but with small steps to make sure it can be properly implemented safely

AI is still in development and needs to be strictly regulated

Yes, but only for assessment purposes with final approval from human oversight.

Ai artificial intelligence should be forever banned

No, I think that will eventually ruin our world and take over.

Yes, as long as it's strictly regulated and everything is planned.

I don't think its time for that yet. Not till we have impenetrable net defense.

All military actions can “lead to unintended consequences in critical situations.” Is AI worse than the current methods? Maybe. Find the root causes of conflicts and as they say on “Sesame Street,” “use your words.” We see what violence as a go to solution has wrought. Look at Israel’s defense attacks on Gaza.

Yes, but I do not believe the USA should be the world's policeman. Our country needs to keep up with technology to maintain sovereignty.

depends on where the ai is applied....faster number crunching for aim with missle defense systems sure, as long as someone is there in case of a system error.

"AI" is too broad of a term for me to have an opinion on. But, if we are referring to Chat GPT-style AI, then my answer is no.

whether the government should invest in AI for defense applications involves balancing considerations of national security, ethical principles, technological innovation, and societal values, and should be carefully considered in the context of broader discussions about defense policy, diplomacy, and global governance.

Wait until more research is done to prove AI's credibility in those types of situations, and if it's found to be beneficial, then it certainly should be added.