Summit on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain explained

The Summit on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain, also known as REAIM 2023, was a diplomatic conference held in 2023 regarding military uses of artificial intelligence.^[1] It was held in the World Forum in The Hague on 15–16 February 2023.^[2]

Sixty countries participated, including the US and China but not Russia. The summit concluded with the production of a non binding "call to action" document, endorsed by representatives from 60 countries^[3] including Russia and China. There were some external calls for starting negotiations on an internationally binding law or an enforcement-mechanisms-driven law.^[4]

The US proposed a Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy.^[5]

A second summit was held in Seoul, South Korea, between the 9th and 10th of September 2024.^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brandon Vigliarolo . International military AI summit ends with 60-state pledge . 2023-02-17 . www.theregister.com . en.
2. Web site: Zaken . Ministerie van Algemene . 2022-09-13 . REAIM 2023 - Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Government.nl . 2023-02-17 . www.government.nl.
3. Web site: 2023-02-17 . Global summit calls for 'responsible use' of AI in the military . 2023-02-19 . eandt.theiet.org . en-US.
4. News: Sterling . Toby . U.S., China, other nations urge 'responsible' use of military AI . 1 April 2023 . Reuters . 16 February 2023 . en.
5. Web site: Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial Intelligence and Autonomy . U.S. Department of State – Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance . 27 March 2023 . 16 February 2023.
6. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIXjKhAOyhk/