New technologies are evolving at a rapid pace and are influencing international relations. In the first brief of a new series on emerging technologies, VCDNP Senior Fellow Dr. Sarah Case Lackner and AI researcher Zaheed Kara provide a concise overview of artificial intelligence (AI) models and systems. The brief covers AI’s origins as a term and field of study, and identifies the key factors driving the recent advancements in AI development. It highlights the beneficial use cases as well as the shortcomings and vulnerabilities of AI models and systems, including how they may be misused by a malicious actor. The brief concludes with an outlook on future trends and developments in AI.
The VCDNP "Emerging Tech" series provides concise briefs delivering timely information on new technologies, with an emphasis on aspects relevant for international organisations, policymakers, and diplomats, to help them make informed choices in a rapidly changing and increasingly technology-dependent global landscape.
