Pakistan warns of military AI risks without human control at UN
Delegate Husham Ahmed told the UN First Committee that AI without effective human judgment raises miscalculation and escalation risks, and that nuclear decisions must stay with people.
Pakistan warned at the UN that AI without effective human judgment and control sharply raises military miscalculation and escalation risks.
Counsellor Husham Ahmed told the General Assembly’s First Committee that AI targeting and decision-support tools are already in use in active conflicts.
He said nuclear weapons decisions must remain in human hands and called for inclusive, UN-led military AI governance.
He highlighted acute dangers where conventional and nuclear forces are closely entangled, citing autonomous loitering munitions and dual-capable missiles.
El Salvador’s Egriselda López, chairing a global ICT mechanism, said ICT threats disrupt services, development, and international peace and security.