AI Weapons: The New Plaything for Terrorists? 🎭

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Ah, the Global Conference of Artificial Intelligence, where the future is discussed with all the gravitas of a tea party gone awry! Our dear Omran Sharaf, the UAE’s Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology, took to the stage in Geneva, clutching his pearls and warning us all about the perils of AI weapons falling into the hands of those delightful non-state actors. How charming! đŸŽ©

He lamented, “The line between peaceful and military use of new tech is becoming more vague.” Well, darling, if only we could find a nice, clear line—perhaps a dotted one? It seems that keeping advanced systems safely tucked away with governments is as tricky as finding a decent cup of tea in a foreign land.

And let’s not forget his delightful quip about “violent non-state actors owning ballistic technologies.” One can only imagine the dinner parties they must host! “Oh, darling, pass the caviar, and do be careful with that missile launcher!”

He urged us to be “intelligent” rather than paranoid. Quite right! After all, who needs paranoia when you can have a good old-fashioned cocktail of caution and recklessness? 🍾

Sharaf also mused about the blurring lines between civilian and military tech, suggesting that today, everything is a dual-use technology. How avant-garde! One moment you’re using your drone for a lovely picnic, and the next, it’s raining missiles. What a versatile gadget!

And speaking of delightful surprises, let’s not overlook Kim Jong Un, who’s been busy testing AI-based suicide drones. Because, of course, nothing says “I love you” like a drone that can take out a target with the precision of a well-aimed soufflĂ©. 🎈

Meanwhile, Ukraine is gathering data like a squirrel hoarding nuts for winter, training its AI to predict which weapon to use next. And Israel, bless its heart, has been accused of using AI software in strikes that have left a trail of chaos. It’s all very modern, isn’t it? Who knew warfare could be so high-tech and yet so tragically lowbrow?

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2025-03-28 16:05