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Algorithms of Armageddon: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Future Wars Hardcover – March 12, 2024

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It is unclear if U.S. policy makers and military leaders fully realize that we have already been thrust into an artificial intelligence (AI) race with authoritarian powers. Today, the United States’ peer adversaries—China and Russia—have made clear their intentions to make major investments in AI and insert this technology into their military systems, sensors and weapons. Their goal is to gain an asymmetric advantage over the U.S. military. The implications for our national security are many and complex. Algorithms of Armageddon examines this most pressing security issue in a clear, insightful delivery by two experts. Authors George Galdorisi and Sam J. Tangredi are national security professionals who deal with AI on a day-to-day basis in their work in both the technical and policy arenas.

Opening chapters explain the fundamentals of what constitutes big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. They investigate the convergence of AI with other technologies and how these systems will interact with humans. Critical to the issue is the manner by which AI is being developed and utilized by Russia and China. The central chapters of the work address the weaponizing of AI through interaction with other technologies, man-machine teaming, and autonomous weapons systems. The authors cover in depth debates surrounding the AI “genie out of the bottle” controversy, AI arms races, and the resulting impact on policy and the laws of war. Given that global powers are leading large-scale development of AI, it is likely that use of this technology will be global in extent. Will AI-enabled military weapons systems lead to full-scale global war? Can such a conflict be avoided? The later chapters of the work explore these questions, point to the possibility of humans failing to control military AI applications, and conclude that the dangers for the United States are real.

Neither a protest against AI, nor a speculative work on how AI could replace humans, Algorithms of Armageddon provides a time-critical understanding of why AI is being implemented through state weaponization, the realities for the global power balance, and more importantly, U.S. national security. Galdorisi and Tangredi propose a national dialogue that focuses on the need for U.S. military to have access to the latest AI-enabled technology in order to provide security and prosperity to the American people.
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“Few books have discussed the use of artificial intelligence in war and those few have generated more heat than light. Algorithms of Armageddon, written by two national security professionals who are recognized experts in the field, is the essential book for anyone trying to understand why the United States must win the “AI arms race” with our potential adversaries, China and Russia.”—Adm. James Stavridis, USN (Ret.), former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO

“National security is the realm of human activity where the risks of AI are most profound.  Those risks are being increased every day by potential opponents who are seeking to surpass the U.S. in military applications of AI.  Algorithms of Armageddon identifies these risks--and potential solutions--in a clear and accessible manner. This book should be read and discussed by everyone."—Michele Flournoy, former Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

“Algorithms of Armageddon takes an urgent look at the harsh realities of how AI is transforming warfare and the dilemmas militaries face in AI adoption. The book is a call to arms for mobilizing the American military to use AI, not to replace human warfighters, but to make them more effective.”—Paul Scharre, author of Four Battlegrounds: Power in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Time 100/AI
  
"As Secretary of the Navy, I received many, many briefs on new technologies.  I wish that they had all been as clear, concise and understandable as this book.  The authors unravel the complexity and supposed mystery involving AI. And its findings are right on the mark."—John Lehman, former Secretary of the Navy

"If you want to separate the hype from hysteria when it comes to Artificial Intelligence, there is no better option than the latest work of George Galadorsi and Sam Tangredi.  Algorithms of Armageddon is an essential volume for those seeking to understand the possible benefits of AI and for assessing what we can expect from this emerging technology in terms of its contributions and limitations on the battlefield.  It provides a scrupulously balanced perspective, with clear proposals to advance a national dialogue and a responsible approach to applying AI in our defense.  Because it wrestles with the policy, technology and moral element of the key security challenge of our times, this book warrants everyone's immediate attention."—Frank Hoffman, National Defense University, author of Mars Adapting

"As the authors write clearly and compellingly, the near-term danger of AI is not that machines will dominate humans, but that humans--our potential opponents--will try to use it to dominate us. We must prevent that, and it will require our own military use of AI in responsible, effective ways."—Rear Adm. Nevin Carr, USN (Ret.), former Chief of Naval Research

"In Algorithms of Armageddon, authors George Galdorisi and Sam Tangredi present a well-researched and compelling assessment of AI’s current and prospective capabilities—and limitations. While intended for a broad audience, Algorithms of Armageddon is must reading for scholars, policy makers and military professionals alike."—Dr. Andrew Krepinevich, author of The Origins of Victory

"The book provides a first-rate treatment of the issues revolving around AI and the military...." —Defense.info

"Is artificial intelligence (AI) the next superweapon of warfare? What is AI and how will it truly affect warfare in this century? Can anything be done to stop the spread of AI and its impacts on future conflict? These are questions the authors try to answer in a fairly straightforward manner in this informative volume that addresses one of the most controversial topics in the defense arena today. This book is an excellent primer for anyone wanting a solid understanding of this future U.S. national security challenge.”—New York Journal of Books
 

"In a new book by George Galdorisi and Sam Tangredi, they focus on the coming impact of artificial intelligence on warfare. The book is entitled Algorithms of Armageddon which recognizes how a general scientific fiction quality to AI has come to dominate the public mind and those of many timid decision makers. The subtitle is the impact of artificial intelligence on future wars which is to suggest this is a book about future possibilities. But it isn’t. The future has already arrived."—RealClear Defense




 

About the Author

Captain George Galdorisi, U.S. Navy (Ret.), is Director of Strategic Assessments and Technical Futures for the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. Prior to joining NIWC Pacific, he completed a thirty-year career as a naval aviator, culminating in fourteen years of consecutive service as executive officer, commanding officer, commodore, and chief of staff. He is the author of seventeen books, including four consecutive New York Times bestsellers. He especially enjoys writing speculative fiction about the future of warfare. His most recent novel, Fire and Ice, was widely recognized as being prescient regarding Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
 
Captain Sam J. Tangredi, U.S. Navy (Ret.) is the Leidos Chair of Future Warfare Studies and Professor of National, Naval and Maritime Strategy at the U.S. Naval War College. A surface warfare officer and warship captain deployed worldwide, Dr. Tangredi also served multiple tours of duty in the Pentagon as a leader of strategic planning teams. He has published six books and over 200 articles on defense strategy and has won 15 professional literature awards. His book Anti-Access Warfare, considered a definitive work, was recently republished in paperback by Naval Institute Press as well as translated into Chinese by the People’s Liberation Army. He splits his time between Newport, RI and Coronado, CA.  

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Naval Institute Press (March 12, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 248 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 161251541X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1612515410
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.33 x 0.93 x 9.22 inches
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GEORGE GALDORISI is a career naval aviator. His thirty years of active duty service included four command tours as well as five years as a carrier strike group chief of staff. In addition to his Rick Holden thrillers, he has written several bestselling novels in the rebooted Tom Clancy’s Op-Center series, including Out of the Ashes, Into the Fire, Scorched Earth, and Dark Zone. With his longtime collaborator, Dick Couch, he coauthored the New York Times best seller, Tom Clancy Presents: Act of Valor. He is also the author of The Kissing Sailor, which proved the identity of the two principals in Alfred Eisenstaedt's famous photograph; as well as over 300 articles in professional journals and other media.

George has received a number of national and international writing awards, including: the Navy League of the United States Alfred Thayer Mahan Award for Literary Achievement, the Surface Navy Association Literary Award, the Navy League of Australia's Annual Essay Competition, the Naval Helicopter Historical Association Mark Starr Pioneer Literary Award, and the Military Writers Society of America Silver Medal Award, among others.

George is the Director of Strategic Assessments and Technical Futures at the Navy's Command and Control Center of Excellence in San Diego, California. He and his wife Becky live in Coronado, California. You can connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, and his website/blog: http://www.georgegaldorisi.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Illuminates the critical nexus between artificial intelligence and national security
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024
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As an enthusiast of both technology and geopolitics, discovering this book was a revelation. Galdorisi and Tangredi illuminate the critical nexus between artificial intelligence and national security, particularly in the context of the United States and its adversaries.

From the very first page, I was drawn into a world where the stakes are nothing short of existential. Through meticulous research and analysis, the authors navigate the labyrinth of AI development, illustrating with clarity and conviction the very real dangers posed by hostile nations harnessing AI for military supremacy.

What truly sets this book apart is its commitment to balance. While it's easy to succumb to fearmongering or sensationalism when discussing AI and warfare, Galdorisi and Tangredi maintain a steady hand, grounding the narrative in sobering facts and scholarship.

One of the most compelling aspects of this book is its exploration of the ethical dilemmas inherent in AI-driven conflict. Through thought-provoking case studies, Galdorisi and Tangredi force readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the future of warfare. Yet, rather than leave us despairing, the book challenges us to rise to the occasion, advocating for principled leadership.

Furthermore, the prose itself is a joy to behold. Galdorisi and Tangredi have a gift for distilling complex concepts into accessible language without sacrificing nuance. Whether you're a seasoned policy wonk or a curious layperson, you'll find yourself engrossed.

The book is certainly essential reading for anyone concerned about the intersection of AI and national security. Through their analysis and captivating storytelling, Galdorisi and Tangredi have crafted a masterpiece that not only informs . . . but inspires! Because even amidst the gravest warnings, there shines a beacon of hope: the resilience of human ingenuity and the capacity for ethical stewardship.
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5.0 out of 5 stars THE AI GENIE IS OUT OF THE BOTTLE
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In this informative and somewhat sobering read, the authors examine the potential repercussions of artificial intelligence on both free and politically oppressed societies. Even more chilling are their revelations regarding the inevitable military applications for AI. In much the same way the world has been forced to deal with the specter of nuclear war since 1945, we must now learn to deal with the threat of autonomous weaponry in the hands of bad actors. As the authors correctly point out, the only recourse for freedom-loving nations at this point is a "fight-fire-with-fire" strategy, in which we must constantly one-up the other side. Replete with detailed footnotes, Algorithms of Armageddon is a comprehensive compilation of the most thorough AI research to date. It's a must-read for anyone who wants to stay well informed on the nuanced geopolitics of a technological world.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Get ready to have your mind blown and your pants scared off.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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I've been seeing a lot of back and forth about the impact of AI on the creative arts. Not so much about the influence Artificial Intelligence will have on the future of warfare. Algorithms of Armageddon is a thoughtful examination of how AI is transforming the battlefield.
The AI arms race isn't just coming. It's already here.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well researched, thoughtful exploration and discussion of a complex and critical topic
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
Captains Galdorisi and Tangredi have spent their careers thinking about technology and conflict and their handling of the challenges of AI as applied to military systems is provoking without being provocative and alarming without being sensational. Properly grounding their work on the relationship between the current applications of big data and the role of AI in decision making, the authors walk the reader though the basics of military planning and decision making and where AI has taken us so far. Using anecdotes from the ongoing war in Ukraine and China's use of AI for "social control," they ease into the so often sensationalized discussion of the application of AI and autonomy to weapons systems and the issues of human management of increasingly sophisticated systems in complex tactical scenarios. A related chapter on the nature of modern war and conflict ("Will World War III Event End?") is a terrific discussion of not just the implications of AI but how both modern strategic conflict and technology may have changed the fundamental nature of war on our contemporary global scene. The final chapter, encouraging a national debate on the use of military AI and laying the groundwork for such, needs to be read and discussed by everyone engaged in national defense policy, including (maybe especially) junior officers, young congressional staffers, and the smart technology developers writing AI code today. The authors correctly point out that our response to and future application of AI to defense is in need of thoughtful, informed, and collaborative policy making. This book needs to be read and reflected upon as this policy making moves forward.
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Thomas M. Wing
5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Consequential Book on AI
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
The authors take a position of intellectual analysis, vice hyperbole. They first cogently take the reader through what AI really means, the elements of Machine Learning and Big Data Analysis that comprise what's called AI. Then they look at the potential that AI provides, mince through the hyperbole on both sides (those who predict AI will save the human race and those who call it an existential threat), as well as what is far more likely, the "in between" scenarios.
Of particular interest to me were the possible import to national defense, both in terms of threat and tools to deter or defeat threats.
This is the best book on AI I've read, and the approach they take is the most level headed I've heard. It's a must read for professionals and those just simply interested in AI.
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