I’m Sorry, Dave. I’m Afraid I Can’t De-escalate: On (AI) Wargaming and Nuclear War

Recent experiments using large language models in simulated nuclear crises show alarming results, with AI systems escalating conflicts and engaging in nuclear signaling in 95% of games. A study by Kenneth Payne at King's College London found tactical nuclear use in 95% of simulated games and strategic nuclear threats in 76%, described as 'sobering' findings.