Abstract
In this article, we will explore the emerging field of military neurotechnology and the way it challenges the boundaries of war. We will argue that these technologies can be used not only to enhance the cognitive performance of warfighters, but also as a means to exploit artificial intelligence in autonomous and robotic weapons systems. This, however, requires the practice of a collaborative network command and a governing framework of cyborg ethics to secure human control and responsibility in military operations. The discussion of these governing principles adheres to the tradition of military studies. Hence, we do not aim to present a neuroscientific research program. Nor do we wish to embark on technical solutions in disciplines such as artificial intelligence and robotics. Rather, the intention is to make the highly specialized language of these sciences accessible to an audience of military practitioners and policymakers, bringing technological advances and challenges into the discussion of future warfighting.
Highlights
“It is currently estimated that artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic systems will be ubiquitous across the operational framework of 2035.” (RAS Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) white paper 2018: 25)
“It is currently estimated that AI and robotic systems will be ubiquitous across the operational framework of 2035.” (RAS MDO white paper 2018: 25)
Are we on the verge of a robotic revolution of military affairs? Will intelligent machines take control of the future battlefield and replace human warfighters? Recent advances in military neurotechnologies, robotics, and artificial intelligence (AI) have evoked the transgressive image of the ‘cyborg warrior’, a weaponized brain-computer network powered by AI and neurocognitive augmentation
Summary
We will explore the emerging field of military neurotechnology and the way it challenges the boundaries of war. We will argue that these technologies can be used to enhance the cognitive performance of warfighters, and as a means to exploit artificial intelligence in autonomous and robotic weapons systems. This, requires the practice of a collaborative network command and a governing framework of cyborg ethics to secure human control and responsibility in military operations. The discussion of these governing principles adheres to the tradition of military studies. The intention is to make the highly specialized language of these sciences accessible to an audience of military practitioners and policymakers, bringing technological advances and challenges into the discussion of future warfighting
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