The integration of artificial intelligence into military operations has become a significant focus for armed forces globally. Military commanders are interested in AI’s potential to improve decision-making, especially at the operational level of war, where they must integrate a lot of information quickly to make life-and-death decisions. However, the enthusiasm for AI-enabled decision support systems (DSS) must be balanced with an understanding of their capabilities and limitations to ensure appropriate and effective deployment. This report reviews recently proposed uses of AI-enabled DSS, provides a simplified framework for considering AI-DSS capabilities and limitations, and recommends practical risk mitigations that commanders might employ when operating with an AI-enabled DSS.
AI for Military Decision-Making | Center for Security and Emerging Technology
