An Enduring Dilemma of Artificial Intelligence in the Battlefield

Humans have always distinguished themselves from all living beings by virtue of their intelligence. This special distinction has remained undisputed for centuries only to face a major challenge from machines in the form of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This thrilling phenomenon of AI is about the computer algorithms advancing to attain a sizeable quantum of ‘inherent knowledge’, where they can generate a perspective on issues and produce personalised experiences.1 In simple words, it is the ability of computercontrolled systems to independently perform tasks, which essentially required human intelligence till now.