A new threat: authoritarian regimes can "recruit" artificial intelligence of their opponents

We live in very interesting times. Less than a month ago, a bipartisan group of lawmakers in the U.S. Congress introduced a new law aimed at blocking the use of Chinese artificial intelligence systems in federal agencies. As the chairman of the House Select Committee on China stated, "We are in a new Cold War, and artificial intelligence is the strategic technology at its center." In his opinion, "the future balance of global power may well be determined by who leads in the field of artificial intelligence.". This is not the first time a political leader has recognized the strategic importance of artificial intelligence. In 2017, Vladimir Putin stated: "Artificial intelligence is the future not only of Russia, but of all mankind. Whoever becomes a leader in this field will be the ruler of the world.". It didn't. Today, Russia is not a player in the field of artificial intelligence. It is isolated, both economically and technologically, and remains an aggressor on the world stage, with little chance of reintegrating into the international AI ecosystem. At the same time, it is becoming more and more obvious every day that artificial intelligence is no longer just about innovation. It is about national security, leadership in the world economy, and global power. Today, the competition is between two giants - the United States and China. Both countries realize what is at stake: control of the technologies that will shape defense, trade, and communications. As this landscape evolves, we face a real risk: a fragmented global AI ecosystem divided along geopolitical lines . See also Artificial Intelligence: a revolutionary technology and a new weapon for autocrats and terrorists It's not just about software, hardware components, or innovations in algorithms. It is about the fact that throughout history, power has changed along with technology. Steam and machines made Britain the most powerful empire. Electricity contributed to the rise of America, which pushed Britain out of world leadership. The transistor and computing ushered in the information age about 80 years ago, which somewhat leveled the playing field . We are now entering the fourth technological revolution, which is no longer driven by machines, but by learning systems. A new era is unfolding in real time before our eyes, and once again, global power is shifting. The latest technologies are already present in our homes, businesses, and daily routines. AI works for defense. But what lies ahead goes far beyond what we've seen. We're not just talking about smarter assistants or better tools to increase productivity. We're talking about transforming societies, reshaping economies, and redefining power on the global stage . The question is no longer whether AI will affect geopolitics. The question is who will determine the development of humanity. We should not agree with the apocalyptic predictions around artificial intelligence. It is unlikely that AI will replace humans in truly creative work. As a wise Japanese proverb says: "No sword is stronger than the mind that wields it." Artificial intelligence will not destroy us, but it will change us, forcing us to rethink how nations compete, cooperate, and confront each other . See also Artificial Intelligence: How it is dangerous now and how Japan is preparing to counter these threats The United States is leading the way in artificial intelligence innovation, thanks to an efficient technology ecosystem and investments from both the public and private sectors. However, China also has a clear vision of winning this competition. The Chinese government has declared artificial intelligence a national priority, investing hundreds of billions in research, education, and military applications. Its goal is to become the world leader in artificial intelligence by 2030 . The European Union, although lagging behind in artificial intelligence capabilities, is taking a different approach: regulation. The EU Artificial Intelligence Act is the most ambitious attempt in the world to create a balanced, ethical framework for artificial intelligence. But this divergence risks fragmenting the global AI ecosystem. Some countries may align themselves with American standards, while others may align themselves with Chinese standards. This raises urgent questions of security, justice, and geopolitical stability. Artificial intelligence can be used as a weapon, it is already changing the nature of warfare. In Ukraine, we are witnessing this process right now. Autonomous drones, AI-based surveillance and algorithmic targeting systems are changing modern defense. Whoever emerges as the leader of artificial intelligence will not just have smarter tools - they will be able to set the global agenda, rules and regulations. As Professor Joseph Nye, the father of soft power theory, warned: "The democratization of technology is leading to the privatization of war". Read also Is Skynet Getting Closer? Will it be possible to prevent a global cyberwar The triad of computing power, algorithms, and access to data is the basis of modern artificial intelligence. Of these three elements, data is the most critical and vulnerable. Future conflicts may not be over oil or minerals, but over data. If you control data, you can shape the behavior of machines. But if this data is corrupted, misleading, or malicious, it can lead to disaster. Imagine a corrupted AI system controlling a weapon or bad navigation data sending autonomous vehicles into chaos. This is not science fiction, this is a real danger. Revisionist states like Russia or North Korea will not be able to win the race with artificial intelligence. But they can try to disrupt it by injecting malicious data into machine learning systems, sowing confusion and undermining trust. Data integrity is a matter of national security. Recently, Bloomberg reported that OpenAI is planning to create a new large-scale data center in the United Arab Emirates, which could become one of the largest in the world. The ChatGPT manufacturer is expected to become one of the main anchor tenants for the 5 gigawatt data center campus in Abu Dhabi. But serious questions arise: what data will be stored there? Who will ensure its integrity? How will errors be detected and corrected?? In a world where data decides everything, integrity is paramount. It's not just about technology; it's literally about our safe and successful future.

A new threat: authoritarian regimes can "recruit" artificial intelligence of their opponents

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