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When Distinct Technology Areas Collide: Catalysts for Abounding National Security Threats
Ms Zoe Stanley Lockman Associate Research Fellow
Ms Zoe Stanley Lockman
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While each technology constitutive of the Fourth Industrial Revolution could be considered a game-changer on its own, the more likely technological game-changer will be one where advancements in one technology area amplifies other, separate technology areas. Examples include the nexus between synthetic biology and artificial intelligence, between human-machine learning and cognitive manipulation, and between nuclear weapons and artificial intelligence. In these and other examples, the intersection of distinct technology areas can be expected to not only accelerate innovation, but also imply cascading national security risks that may arise more quickly than governments or militaries are prepared for.
| Theme: | Conflict and Stability / Cybersecurity, Biosecurity and Nuclear Safety / International Politics and Security |
| Region: | Global |
| Entity: | IDSS |
