UK deploys AI to boost Arctic security amid growing threats

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The UK is deploying AI to keep a watchful eye on Arctic security threats from hostile states amid growing geopolitical tensions. This will be underscored by Foreign Secretary David Lammy during his visit to the region, which kicks off today. The deployment is seen as a signal of the UK’s commitment to leveraging technology to... The post UK deploys AI to boost Arctic security amid growing threats appeared first on AI News.

The Arctic region is not only a treasure trove of natural resources but is also set to become an important trade route with the melting ice due to global warming. However, the sudden change has also worried many countries eager to stake claims and get control of these resources before it becomes a battleground. The British government has taken note of these developments and is investing in AI to ensure that it remains a step ahead of potential competitors.

"AI holds the[much promise] to reshape the geopolitics of the Arctic region, which has the potential to offer new frontiers in economic opportunity, scientific exploration, and geopolitical influence," said Britain's Foreign Secretary David Lammy in a statement.

The new AI system will help to analyze real-time data from satellites and drones, keeping an eye on ships sailing through the region, any advancements made by potential adversaries, and any suspicious activity. This technology will also carry out pre-emptive analyses of the environmental changes happening due to global warming, helping the policy-makers to take decisions accordingly.

The deployment of AI for Arctic security comes after a series of threats from Russia and China, who have been making efforts to expand their control in the region. It’s high time that governments harnessed AI to tackle these types of untoward activities, to add another layer of security to this highly sensitive region.

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