Could AI help us navigate a nuclear missile crisis?

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In a nuclear crisis, like the Cuban Missile Crisis, AI should be used to complement human decision-making and not replace human judgement, argue international experts.  The authors say that while AI offers an unemotional perspective, and can enhance data analysis and help decipher multiple motives, decision-makers should maintain human oversight. The authors say that while AI can interpret data and suggest actions based on patterns, it cannot experience fear, trust, or any other emotional state that influences human decision-making. The paper is part of a special edition of the Australian Journal of International Affairs, looking at the future of war.