AI Will Not Start a Nuclear War, but Humans Might: Conclusions and Policy Recommendations The notion that AI could start a nuclear war may be attention-grabbing... (opens in new tab)

Conclusions and Policy Recommendations The notion that AI could start a nuclear war may be attention-grabbing. Yet research, grantmaking, and policy should be anchored in what is realistic rather than allowing the most dramatic narratives to steer the discourse disproportionately. The goal should be to understand and implement safeguards that tackle actual and likely risks, such as those posed by arms racing, misperceptions, and decision-making as described above. Instead of pursuing purely s...