Phase IFoundation
Background
Overview
UPSC emphasizes the impact of emerging technologies on society, governance, and national security. AI's role in statecraft presents critical challenges related to ethics, international law, and the future of warfare, making it a highly relevant topic for examination.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly integrating into core domains of state power, including surveillance, cyber operations, strategic analysis, and autonomous weapons systems. This integration raises profound ethical and strategic questions regarding accountability, human judgment, and the potential for moral detachment in decision-making processes, particularly in conflict scenarios.