Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Warfare - by James Johnson (Hardcover)

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Warfare is a groundbreaking book that provides a comprehensive understanding of the potential impact of artificial intelligence on the digitized battlefield and its implications for nuclear deterrence, military escalation management, and strategic stability between nuclear-armed states.

Written by an experienced political scientist with a lengthy career working in China, this book offers a unique perspective on the intersection of emerging technology and geopolitics. The author demystifies the hype surrounding artificial intelligence in the context of nuclear weapons and provides evidence-based recommendations for responsible application of AI.

The book highlights the potential intersections of AI with other disruptive technologies such as robotics, autonomy, cyber, drone swarming, big data analytics, and quantum communications, and their impact on nuclear stability. With a wealth of political and cognitive science, strategic studies, and technical analysis, the book sheds light on the coalescence of developments in AI and other disruptive emerging technologies.

Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Warfare presents a clear picture of the potential impact of AI on the digitized battlefield and broadens our understanding of critical questions for international affairs. This book is a must-read for strategic studies scholars, decision-makers, and military leaders as it addresses how AI influences intelligence collection and analysis, which in turn shapes a state's perception and actions.

The author's unique perspective and comprehensive understanding of the topic make this book an essential resource for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and geopolitics.