Date : 11/11/2023

Relevance:GS Paper 3- Science and Technology - Digital Technology

Keywords: Pentagon's Strategy, Geopolitics, 2+2 Dialogue, Responsible AI

Context-

The intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and geopolitical dynamics takes center stage as the foreign and defense ministers of India and the United States convene in Delhi for the 2+2 dialogue.

Recent developments, including President Joe Biden's Executive Order on AI and the Pentagon's updated strategy, underscore the urgency for a comprehensive discussion on AI cooperation between the two nations.

Biden's Executive Order and Pentagon's Strategy:

• President Biden's Executive Order focuses on securing AI applications for civilian uses, emphasizing safety, security, equity, and innovation.
• Simultaneously, the Pentagon's strategy highlights the integration of AI into military doctrine and operations, aiming to maintain a "decision advantage" for the US armed forces.
• These initiatives reflect the tension between harnessing AI's transformative potential and mitigating its misuse and societal consequences.