Objectivity seen as key to screening AI weapons

The Defense Ministry has compiled guidelines on ensuring appropriate human involvement in the research and development of defense equipment using artificial intelligence. The guidelines are expected to cover R&D activities for equipment such as unmanned combat-support drones and ships, but ensuring objectivity and reliability remains a key challenge, since ministry officials are responsible for screening these activities. The effectiveness of the guidelines also depends on how much AI data related to intellectual property private-sector companies disclose during R&D programs.