The aim of this article is to give an overview of the state of artificial intelligence regarding malware attacks, its uses in the military and views regarding if it should be classified as a dual-use technology. As an emerging technology, with a wide variety of use and capabilities, more could be done to overview its uses, and some form of control over it. While the classical exports control might be counterproductive, a more closed approach towards critical information dissemination might be advisable until the full range of capabilities of artificial intelligence will be known.
Terminology is a general word for the group of specialized meanings relating to a particular field, encapsulating its meaning and intent. This article focuses on the evolving military terminology regarding psychological operations as technology moves forward. As a non-kinetic type of operation its content is more shifting, thus different terminologies are used, creating ambiguity. Furthermore, different concepts are behind as to what constitutes psychological operations. Words are important in naming the narrative and in this article, I will present a brief overview of this evolution and how it reflects on the present thinking – and it is a reflection of the organization of military forces.
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