The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Military Power Potential: The Case of the Two Koreas
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https://doi.org/10.24866/2542-1611/2025-1/38-49Keywords:
military power, military power index, nuclear weapons, military artificial intelligence, digital technologiesAbstract
Until recently, nuclear weapons were viewed as the ultimate advantage for military forces, rendering any
opposing arguments ineffective. However, there is a growing chorus of voices suggesting that artificial intelligence is not only becoming a crucial element of military strength but is also gaining influence comparable to that of nuclear weapons. The authors present their own formula for assessing military power based on publicly available data and explore how both artificial intelligence and nuclear weapons impact this calculation.
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