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

Defense against what? For that matter, how could an unthinking blender that we all know is incapable of parsing and rephrasing, let alone synthesizing information do anything but hurt people? This is a nonsense question.

I feel we should as other countries are doing it. However, I do not like this practice regardless of what country is doing it.

again, keep the system the way it is, I'd rather leave my house unlocked then use something that's likely to fail at the worst time, same goes for any peace of technology, even if they claim it failproof its likely to fail one way or another.

I think no one should be relying on AI fully but I belive it is a good assistant tool for tasks as such.

Something similar was done, and they tricked the machine simply with a box, by walking, and rolling.

Yes, but with emphasis on invest. Governments should not be risking the safety of their citizens with current garbage AI, so investment into national and international standards would be wise.

I think the wrong development of AI in defense can lead to disasters so I think it should not be legal or be thought as a war crime

Transparency, robust regulations for safety and ethics, and security to prevent misuse by malicious people.

AI should not be used in general for military use, governmental use, economic use, or generic use. It causes harm when produced in large numbers

Ai can be hacked and can become compromised and would be unsafe to have an ai brain work on something because there may be human errors in there code

Yes, but not without human oversite an not for active combat. We need to have human emotions while in combat or we will become the monsters

AI is an emerging technology that has limitations and implications we do not quite understand. In conjunction with strong policy and good decision -making AI could be a tool used with extreme caution for defense applications.

Under supervision from a committee of experts for the ethics, implications, biases and for safety of the people in mind.

It can be useful. However, the use of technology for strictly confidential purposes can be tampered with.

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.

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.

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

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.

Yes, but it should be studied and highly secured to ensure public safety and reduce the risk of losing control.

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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

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

People using ai can cause a bigger problem, Ai could twist your words or turn against if you don't read thoroughly or give prop ore instructions.