“AI must work in tandem with decision makers to optimize command effectiveness, enhancing, not replacing, humans,” the Chinese military (PLA) emphasized in an article published in the Chinese newspaper. PLA Daily on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2024.
Chinese soldiers during a military parade at Tiananmen Square in Beijing on October 1, 2019
According to the article, AI can be used to enhance human capabilities, through data analysis, simulation or planning, but cannot replace them. “As it evolves, AI must remain a tool guided by human judgment, ensuring accountability, creativity and strategic adaptability remain top priorities in the decision-making process.” military decision,” the article wrote.
In the article, the PLA emphasized that human autonomy and creativity are indispensable on the battlefield. The PLA contends that while a human commander can react to situations dynamically and exploit enemy weaknesses, AI operates within predetermined algorithmic boundaries and human responses. it often lacks originality.
The PLA leans toward a “people plan and AI executes” model, where technology is used to execute strategies and tactics developed by commanders while still retaining an element of human oversight.
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The PLA also prefers an structure whereby machines analyze data, provide insights, and suggest potential actions. However, “the final decision rests with human commanders, ensuring resistance to errors stemming from the black-box nature of AI,” according to the PLA.
