Implement strict regulations on the military use of AI to prevent misuse and ensure ethical deployment.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence Risk
Assessment for this date
Today's AI risk is high due to increasing military applications and strategic partnerships that could lead to misuse and concentration of power.
March 9, 2026
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Risk Drivers
What is pushing the current reading.
The current landscape of AI development is marked by significant advancements in AI capabilities, as seen with the introduction of GPT-5.4 and its applications across various domains. However, the strategic partnerships between major AI companies and governmental bodies, such as the Department of War, raise concerns about the militarization of AI and its potential misuse in warfare and surveillance. The resignation of OpenAI's robotics chief over such partnerships underscores the ethical dilemmas and risks associated with these developments. Additionally, the concentration of AI power in a few large corporations through strategic alliances, like those between OpenAI and Amazon, could exacerbate issues of control and alignment, increasing the risk of AI being used in ways that are not aligned with broader societal values.
Risk Reduction Actions
Priority actions generated from the current analysis.
Advocate for transparency and accountability in AI partnerships between corporations and government entities.
Develop and enforce ethical guidelines for AI development and deployment, especially in sensitive areas like military and surveillance.
Conduct independent research on AI alignment and safety to inform policy and development practices.
Engage in informed discussions and advocacy regarding the ethical implications of AI in military and surveillance contexts.
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Selected Articles
Supporting articles referenced in the latest score.
- Our agreement with the Department of War
- OpenAI and Amazon announce strategic partnership
- Advancing independent research on AI alignment
- OpenAI Robotics Head Quits Over Pentagon Partnership Publisher: PYMNTS.com
- OpenAI robotics chief quits over AI’s potential use for war and surveillance Publisher: France 24