Putin Wants Russia to Lead the Way in AI Weapons

Even as numerous leaders in the tech world have repeatedly warned of the dangers that artificial intelligence- (AI) enabled weapons could present for the future of mankind, Russian Federation president Vladimir Putin has long been a firm supporter of AI weapons. In 2017, Putin proclaimed that the country that leads AI development could have a significant advantage over its rivals. Putin also admitted that the development of AI could present challenges for humanity. "Artificial intelligence is the future, not only for Russia, but for all humankind," Putin remarked. "It comes with colossal opportunities, but also threats that are difficult to predict. Whoever becomes the leader in this sphere will become the ruler of the world."