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Sztuczna inteligencja w siłach zbrojnych – technologie, strategie, ryzyka
Artificial intelligence in the armed forces technologies, strategies, risks

Author(s): Monika Zatrochová, Anton Lisnik, Mariusz Kubisz, Patryk Ochyra
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Social Sciences, Communication studies, Security and defense, Military policy, Hybrid Warfare
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego
Keywords: security; artificial intelligence; new technologies; armed forces; threats

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the article is to analyze the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the functioning of the armed forces, with particular emphasis on technological and strategic aspects and risks associated with its integration in military systems. The research problem was formulated: how does the implementation of AI affect the operational capabilities of the armed forces, shape strategic doctrines, and what threats does it pose to international stability? The hypothesis assumed that: artificial intelligence shortens the decision-making cycle and increases the effectiveness of military operations, which may lead to a strategic advantage for countries using this technology, and at the same time generate new risks related to destabilization. The article discusses three main problem areas concerning artificial intelligence in the armed forces. The first part of the article presents selected AI technologies used in the military, including data analysis, decision support, logistics and autonomous combat systems. The second part analyzes the impact of AI on strategies and doctrines, pointing to its role as a catalyst for changes in the sphere of deterrence and superpower rivalry, as well as the risk of escalation associated with autonomous decisions of AI algorithms. The third part highlights the regulatory and ethical challenges, including the difficulties of arms control and the risks of integrating AI into decision-making processes, from target detection to destruction. The conclusions indicate that artificial intelligence is a breakthrough technology in the military, whose potential and threats are constantly linked. The key challenge, therefore, is to strike a balance between innovation and responsibility.

  • Issue Year: 2025
  • Issue No: 2(5)
  • Page Range: 167-181
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: Polish
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