AI, Automation, and War: The Rise of a Military-Tech Complex.

  • Published In: Foreign Affairs, 2026, v. 105, n. 2. P. 174 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: FREEDMAN, LAWRENCE D. 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the book *AI, Automation, and War: The Rise of a Military-Tech Complex*, which examines the development and military applications of artificial intelligence (AI) from a sociological perspective. The author challenges speculative views about AI’s future in warfare, emphasizing the social and political factors influencing its evolution rather than technological determinism. The book highlights how military contracts initially spurred the digital revolution, leading to reliance on major technology companies like Microsoft and Palantir, whose global commercial interests complicate civil-military relations. Ultimately, the book argues that AI serves as a decision-making tool for humans rather than a replacement. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Foreign Affairs. 2026/03, Vol. 105, Issue 2, p174
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Communication and Mass Media
  • Publication Date:2026
  • ISSN:0015-7120
  • Accession Number:191687481
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