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A seminar was held at the Faculty of
Economics and Political Science at Cairo
University, titled "Artificial Intelligence: intelligence on modern warfare and national security.
Security Challenges and Development
Opportunities." The discussion was
moderated by Assistant Professor. Dr. Hala
El-Rashidi, Director of the Center for
Political Studies and Research, and featured
contributions from Air Force Major
General Dr. Hesham El-Halabi, advisor at
the Military Academy for Postgraduate
Studies, and Professor. Dr. Rabab El-
Sherif, Dean of the Graduate School of
Nanotechnology at Cairo University. The
seminar examined the challenges and
opportunities presented by artificial allowing intelligent systems to make rapid decisions,
intelligence in both security and
development, sparking an in-depth dialogue
about the potential impacts of this
technology on societies and nations.
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In his speech, Air Force Major General Dr. Hesham
El-Halabi addressed the impact of artificial
He highlighted that the increasing use of unmanned
systems, such as autonomous aircraft and vessels, has
become a hallmark of modern militaries due to their
capability to execute complex tasks without direct
human intervention. These systems are characterized
by high efficiency and reduced cost, making their use
highly attractive. However, the challenge lies in their
autonomy and ability to make critical decisions,
raising concerns about control and potential errors
that could result from this significant challenge.
General El-Halabi added that artificial intelligence
has redefined traditional deterrence concepts,
thereby enhancing military forces’ ability to carry out
complex operations swiftly and effectively. This
advancement makes warfare more dynamic and
introduces an element of unpredictability.
Nevertheless, as reliance on these systems grows, the
question arises as to how to handle potential errors
in autonomous decision-making, especially if these
errors could lead to significant human or material
losses.
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