The potential for AI is vastly overshadowed by the potential for devastating damage, from empowering drone swarms for international warfare to generating deep fakes that spread misinformation and bias.

But, in their recently published book titled AI for Peace, authors political scientist Branca Panic and Dr. Paige Arthur of New York University argue that AI-powered technology can also be seen as a potential force for good in conflict-torn countries. should go. 'Wage Peace'.

He said, "While AI can be a valuable tool to peacefully resolve the various challenges of conflict (when used responsibly), achieving peace requires a multidimensional approach."

He said, "These include not only technological innovations but also human peacebuilders who transform peacemaking and conflict resolution practices, the practice and politics of promoting social and economic development, and coordinating the collective efforts of governments, international organizations, and citizens themselves." Understand." ,

Three decades after the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza and the Rwandan genocide, his book AI for Peace highlights concrete ways that AI tools are being used to support peace.
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However, Panic and Dr Arthur warned that AI-enabled 'peace technologies' should be governed by a new set of ethical and legal principles. Ethics must be incorporated into every aspect of its use to prevent weaponization of data, bias, and other threats.

“By harnessing the capabilities of ethical AI to advance peacebuilding efforts, we can strive toward a future where technology and humanity unite to promote sustainable peace,” the authors said.