WIKINDX

The different service arms of China’s armed forces are all undergoing substantial transformation, including exploring the possibilities of integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) to boost their combat power and effectiveness especially in a time of war. This paper evaluates the significance and potential of AI in improving China’s military capabilities. Chinese official documents and their enunciation of military doctrine indicate that the country’s leaders see massive promise in AI’s utility and are working to leverage this emerging technology into their force posture. Already, the country has made important investments in AI R&D. How effective will China be in adopting AI for military applications? The paper explores the question, while highlighting the implications for India.