Should the government invest in artificial intelligence (AI) for defense applications?

Yes, But only if the AI is used for information and detecting enemy attacks, it cannot initiate attacks/counter-attacks.

Yes, but not to the extent of the private market bubble, and only when technology has been heavily tested and found to be reliable should it be put to use

AI is difficult because its a new thing. It can be used for good and bad, so Its a case-by-case basis.

I don't believe artificial intelligence is a safe creation and will eventually take over all jobs, and society as a whole

It depends, if ai is being used to check if someone is who they say they are then no, however if it is being used to keep servers protected then yes

Yes but until AI becomes more advanced it should not be the biggest priority nor should we rely on it too heavily if it does reach that level of advancement.

No, at the end of the day AI can have false positives and needs to be constantly kept maintained by humans so might as well just use humans.

Some support investing in AI for defense to enhance national security and efficiency, while others express concerns about ethical implications, potential misuse, and the risks of autonomous weaponry.

it depends but overall we should be using this as people not for defensive purposes, ai should only be used for learning

On one hand Canada will have to stay relevant with other countries however this could lead to an abuse of power. I am undecided at this time as do not understand enough about AI.

Yes, but should not be replacing any jobs. It should be a research tool opposed to a replacement to human input. It's not powerful enough yet in my eyes

i believe that if the government were to invest in (ai) they should add restrictions and be extremely cautious and at some point take hypothetical scenarios into account. but overall (ai) should be used for everything in term of research and methods on how to possibly do things such as agriculture and environmental safety.

Artificial Intelligence Should be abolished as it is dangerous and can be easily manipulated, human intelligence is superior. .

Only if not doing so poses a threat to national security -- and not for any other purpose besides national security

Yes, but only so we don't get far behind in military technology. And as long as it can be overridden easily.

I believe it should be utilized, and maintained by the proper people of power, and be used for good against humanity. For example: in wars to be used against certain gases, and more.

There are good and bad qualities to artificial intelligence so it all depends on the applications of the AI and where the spending goes towards it.

Other countries may use it, but it is certainly a scary idea, and I wouldn't want to be without it if they attack us with it, so yes and no.

Artificial Intelligence is good to invest in, unless it is used to protect us. I trust real people with morals rather than a robot with my safety and security.

Yes, as long as the systems are tested on a regular basis to lessen mechanical error as much as possible. Also, don't set up the mostly deadly mechanisms, for example, nuclear missiles.

Defense applications in the sense of the Canadian military being able to use it to identify threats from foreign countries yes.

yes but they need to understand that AI cannot be used for every single defense. we still need to make our own solutions but i can see how AI can assist to improve defense plans

it would advance our technology and we can use it for defense, but i feel like they are gaining way too much power

Yes and no because if this investment is opened to the public then everywhere we go would be ai and a lot of people will use it for unnecessary preposes.

AI is not that competent in that field as of now so it might not be the best now but they could start somewhere

at the current stage of AI development that would lead to more harm than good, however in the future once the technology is more developed that could be beneficial.

It is inevitable that they will do this, but they should setup an AI ethics commission for general use of AI and be very careful in their usage of AI. It is a Pandora's box.

no the government should work on developing the humans brain instead of creating (AI) for defense applications.

I don't have anything against AI, but AI could lead to problems like identity fraud and other major problems.

Hoping we all watched Terminator, we need to implement immense security and strict control measures if we do invest in AI defense. So yes, we should invest in AI defense, but keep a strict fist clenched over it.

Yes, provided it is under constant review by a third party government agency of bipartisans overseeing this.

yes but it should be limited and the ai should have a killswitch along with it being overseen by a human.

like, from a realist perspective or is this about my ideology?

I'm extremely iffy on it since I've seen and read too much horror stories about AI defenses. Try reading "I Have No Mouth But I Must Scream" and answer yes with confidence, I dare you

Yes, but only if we can be sure that it isn't going to be used against the people.

I think they should invest in it for certain uses like enemy detection software but if it can shoot on its own without a human there, I think it should be banned

should only be for military use and not on civilians

I prefer to keep a neutral position in politics after.

depends on how serious the situation, and if the AI has been carefully tested and works properly

it should be used as application with limited use not at excess still decision should depend on human intelligence and Human control

No, geopolitics is complex and cannot be calculated.

AI can be used for things such intelligence gathering or tactal purposes. However, any weapon systems should be human controlled.

Yes and No, using AI to enhance military capabilities should be to some extent. Giving full control could be a risk for dangerous situations.

It really depends on how AI evolves. I get that it could (in some cases) give a second opinion if the military were making plans or decisions, however, it also takes time and knowledge to figure out the logistics of the AI generated opinion. If it is able to give proper answers and opinions with thorough explanations behind them, then maybe then the government could invest in AI.

Yes, but to the extent that it is thoroughly monitored and used minimally with human evaluation of AI decisions

Yes but again make sure it’s well controlled, understood and not entirely dependent on AI and that there is a way to overrule an ai command.

Should invest in AI technologies but great vigilance and with concrete details and barriers that make sure that nothing goes out of hands.

Other militaries will still invest in this tech, no matter how abhorrent it is to think about an AI manned gun.

gov't should invest in regulating AI and in diplomacy initiatives around the ethical implications of AI before any tech gets applied practically.

Semi-autonomous drones would be acceptable, i.e., no serious action without human approval. Cyber defense in order to provide warnings, alerts, blocking and locking out to wait for human action would be acceptable. Decision-making should be left to humans but AI can provide all relevant information so as to allow for a well informed decision. Humans should retain control in all cases.

Yes because other countries will and do. However there should always be human oversight to major decisions

Yes but decision making should be left to humans and all source material should be triple checked for veracity.

Yes, only because other governments will not hesitate to do so, we need to keep pace with the world.

Depends on the AI, and how reliable it is, either way, I think we should have real people behind the AI just in case something fishy gets through the AI's defense.

Yes, but make sure that the AI is used as a tool and not as an excuse to hide behind your own deteriorating morals

I think they have to be very careful when analyzing risk versus reward. I'm unsure if it's a good idea at this point.

Artificial Intelligence in its current state, is not true AI as it cannot make its own decisions and reasoning in an independent or unbiased manner. Current AI models heavily rely on information which is/was produced by various human scholars- of whom are experts in their qualified field(s) . Therefore, AI is not an appropriate way to validate/officiate defence applications.

It could be good. But can be used against the Government by a kid in his Moms basement.

no, the use of AI is not something we should popularize, especially in the case of government use and national safety

How might AI in defense change the way governments and soldiers view the concept of 'sacrifice' in war, and is that a good thing?

If AI systems are used for cyber defense, do you believe they can truly keep up with human hackers or outmaneuver them?

Do you think AI could help prevent wars from happening or will it just escalate arms races between countries?

What worries you more: nations not adopting AI fast enough in defense or developing AI too quickly without enough oversight?

Could you trust a machine to defend your country, or does that responsibility need to stay with humans no matter what?

How do you think the use of AI in national defense aligns with our values around human rights and justice?

Could AI in military strategies one day reduce human casualties or will it simply lead to more advanced forms of warfare?

How do you personally feel about the idea of autonomous drones deciding whether to engage in combat without human input?

What are your thoughts on who should be held responsible if an AI system makes a mistake that results in the loss of lives during a conflict?