In this one, I want to discuss how there is potential for a new conflict not dissimilar to the Cold War with the development and proliferation of nuclear energy; but this time AI will take centre stage of the theatre. Medical -- Nuclear technology has been harnessed in various medical applications ranging from imaging to killing tumors and sanitizing surgical equipment. "Both military and commercial robots will…incorporate'artificial intelligence' (AI) that could make them capable of undertaking…missions of their own." Professor Lennox writes that many commanders in the American military are voicing concern about relinquishing control over AI systems tasked with identifying, seeking and eliminating human targets. Just like how rewarding nuclear energy has proved to be in other fields, artificial intelligence has its better and worse applications.

If you follow my blogs, you know that I've been focusing a fair amount of attention on artificial intelligence, and how it has raised reasons for both optimism and extreme ethical pause. In this one, I want to discuss how there is potential for a new conflict not dissimilar to the Cold War with the development and proliferation of nuclear energy; but this time AI will take centre stage of the theatre. Very much akin to nuclear expansion, artificial intelligence comes with its own bag of pros and cons. Indubitably, nuclear energy has been harnessed for the commonwealth of mankind. Water Desalination -- Reducing the saline content of seawater is extremely costly and inefficient.