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Have the highest budgets and an interest in superior weapons systems.
The potential for arms races—similar to nuclear rivalry—exists, where superintelligent AI could become a strategic military advantage.
Rogue or non-rational actors within militaries could further escalate risks.
3. Nation-States and Governments
They possess the largest funding pools and research facilities.
Most countries, especially in the West, tend to be slow and cautious in deploying potentially dangerous technology, often following reactive rather than preemptive policies.
International collaboration through organizations like UN, NATO, or G8 plays a role in discussing and managing AI threats.