Artificial intelligence is gradually becoming a key factor in defense planning in our country. It shapes not only a technological reality, but also the architecture of international security. This was emphasized by the Minister of National Defense, Nikos Dendias, who today declared the launch of the Athena – 25 International Crisis Conference on “Armed Forces and Crisis Management at the Age of Artificial Intelligence” at the Amphitheater of the Military School of Evelpidon.

The conference was attended by the Chief of General Staff, General Dimitrios Houpis, Ambassadors of Foreign Cations in Greece, the Chief of General Staff, Lieutenant General George Kostidis, Lieutenant General Spyridon Tsiafoutis PN, as a spokesman for the Chief of the Coast Guard – Hellenic Coast Guard, Lieutenant Commander of the Tryphor of Kontizas, the Secretary General of National Security Thanos Dokos, the Director General of the Directorate -General for Political Defense and International Relations Ambassador ET. Michael Spinellis, representative of the Hellenic Police Chief, senior Armed Forces officers, followers of defense, academics and members of the military personnel.

In his address, Mr Dendias pointed out, inter alia, that “as the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence technologies continues to shape the global security environment, it is imperative that all stakeholders involved in a constructive dialogue, oriented to the future.”

“Together, we must face, not only the complex challenges and moral dimensions that arise from the integration of artificial intelligence in the field of defense, but also to explore the transformative opportunities it presents -from strategic advantages and operational efficiency to increased protection of citizens. analyzed.

The Athena International Crisis Congress is, he said, “a meeting of views dedicated to a timely and very flat topic, but of course, concerns our armed forces. The convergence of artificial intelligence with the handling of crisis and by conducting businesses on the field. “

“Defense policies,” he said, “are not implemented unless the adequacy of algorithmic systems and interpretive tools, the ability to process Big Data and the automated risk assessment” are not secured. “.

“The integration,” he added, “of artificial intelligence in the military has influenced both the ways and the means carried out by the operations.”

For the military applications of artificial intelligence, he explained that they “have offered greatly” such as:

  • Faster decision -making due to the rapid operation of the Command and Control (Management and Control System).
  • Achieving greater accuracy to insult targets, reduction of offspring.
  • Detection, reckoning, evaluation, hierarchy of threats.
  • Better awareness of real -time business status.
  • Supply chain support.
  • Enhancing human abilities in complex conditions.

Effectively processing the enormous volume of data in a short time, as well as the training of staff on modern platforms through the production of realistic complex scenarios, which are automatically adjusted, depending on the energy decision of the trainees and the drawing of analyzes, conclusions and evaluations.

He also clarified that ”We cannot ignore the fact that technological progress is combined with a series of complex and multidimensional legal, moral, technological and political challenges, which also require a deep analysis and a deep evaluation“

“The uncontrolled use of artificial intelligence can also undermine peace, security, stability and globally. Technological capabilities are spreading at enormous speed. So the possibility of using them, and the risk of using them by non -state actors, even terrorist organizations, but also by countries, state bodies, who profess the revisionism and ignore, not to say, in international law, to serve their own geopolitical pursuits. Thus undermine regional and international stability and security » Complete.

“A fundamental question arises in front of us: whether it is technically possible an artificial intelligence algorithm, even the most sophisticated, to incorporate complex legal and value concepts of international humanitarian law, such as the principles of discrimination and proportionality. “And to apply these absolutely important principles to an evolving, fast, operational environment. Design must ensure that each use of new technology will be governed by a clear institutional framework“He added.

“Artificial intelligence is not called upon to replace or replace the human factor, is called upon to strengthen and facilitate it. So we cannot ignore the growing risk of complete automation in life and death decisions“The Minister of National Defense clarified.

Mr Dendias wished “to all a productive, constructive discussion” and concluded by saying: “I hope the conclusions of this meeting help us to come up with how we can go from now on.”