RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Through its publications, INSS provides rigorous, forward‑looking research and analysis on critical national security issues that support the joint warfighter and inform Department of War decision‑makers.

 

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Tag: autonomous AI systems

Two silhouetted soldiers in tactical gear stand side by side, facing a glowing digital interface filled with data streams, maps, and code, evoking cyber warfare and modern battlefield technology.

May 4, 2026

Synthesized Command & Control: A new way human choices can guide AI warfighting

As the U.S. military races to adapt to ever-larger amounts of increasingly advanced, and iteratively autonomous AI, how do humans stay in control?

A U.S. Soldier in camouflage uniform and tactical gear looks at a large digital display showing a glowing map of the world with blue cyber-like graphics and data overlays, symbolizing cyber warfare or digital defense operations.

Sept. 17, 2025

Autonomous Artificial Intelligence in Armed Conflict: Toward a Model of Strategic Integration, Ethical Authority, and Operational Constraint

Artificially intelligent systems are being developed to have iteratively autonomous function, and these systems are increasingly being considered for use in military settings, weapon platforms, and operations.