Artificial Intelligence in War and Peace

Abstract

This article aims to examine the normative and ethical framework that states must establish regarding artificial intelligence (AI) use during the adaptation to rapid technological changes, focusing on the protection of fundamental human rights and democratic values. Based on qualitative methods, descriptive analysis, and a comprehensive literature review, the study addresses digital-age issues such as privacy and data confidentiality, alongside structural problems in improving living standards like nutrition, housing, education, and health. The research investigates the capacity of AI to imitate human cognition and the existential status of these technologies, exploring their ontological effects on societal prosperity, security, and peace.Central to the study are the regulatory measures against cyber security threats, such as Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS), during the transition from the automation-focused Industry 4.0 to the human-centric and ethical approach of Industry 5.0. In this context, UN reports and expert opinions are analyzed, with the European Union Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) serving as a primary object of inquiry. The study concludes by highlighting the lack of globally binding regulations and posits that the AI Act’s oversight mechanisms, to be implemented by 2031, could serve as a universal prototype for AI ethics and security.