Putting Armageddon on Autopilot: How Artificial Intelligence Could Make Nuclear Threats More Effective

Arms control agreements have collapsed, leading to intensified geopolitical competition and nuclear proliferation among nine countries. Key powers are expanding their arsenals, with China projecting a significant increase in warheads by 2035, while Russia develops exotic systems like hypersonic glide vehicles and underwater drones. The potential integration of Artificial Intelligence raises concerns about making nuclear threats more effective.