The implicated scientist: on the role of AI researchers in the development of weapons systems

ArXi:2604.18380v1 Announce Type: new Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly used in modern weapons systems. Notably, these systems have recently been involved in mass killings and destruction at scale. Furthermore, there is currently a strong interest and competition among powerful players to accelerate the proliferation of weapons with automated or AI-based components, a phenomenon known as AI arms race. This competition poses a risk of causing even deaths and devastation in the future, as well as increased power and wealth inequality.