North Korea is developing artificial intelligence in a variety of areas, including military technology and programs to protect nuclear reactors that could create international threats, according to a new report.
The authoritarian regime is using AI to develop wargame simulations and collaborating with Chinese technology researchers, according to a report by 38North, a publication specializing in policy and technology analysis of the situation in North Korea. . Advances in AI and cooperation with foreign countries could lead to sanctions violations and information leaks, the report said.
North Korea is rapidly developing artificial intelligence for myriad civilian and military applications, according to a new report. (Getty Images)
“North Korea’s recent AI efforts/[machine learning] “Development means strategic investments to strengthen the digital economy,” wrote Hyuk Kim of the James Martin Nonproliferation Research Center in California. January 23rd report, cited open source information from state media and scientific journals. “This commitment is underlined by constitutional reforms that promote the digitalization and informatization of the socialist economy, as well as institutional reforms to address the competing interests of government institutions.”
According to the report, the East Asian country has been developing AI across all industries since the 1990s, but artificial intelligence research is needed to promote informatization (integrating technology into social systems) and the country’s digitalization. It is said that progress has accelerated since the company was established in 2013. In April 2019, the country revised the ordinance. constitution Add “informatization” to the core of economic activities.
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But Kim said the country’s latest AI developments are concerning.
“North Korea is [machine learning] “This reveals an intent to better understand the operational environment against potential adversaries. Furthermore, North Korea’s continued collaboration with foreign academics raises concerns about the sanctions regime. ” Kim wrote.
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North Korean researchers have also published research on using AI to maintain nuclear reactor safety, Kim said. The aim of the research was to reduce the risk of nuclear accidents and make nuclear reactors more efficient.