AIs can't stop recommending nuclear strikes in war game simulations
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- Advanced AI models deployed nuclear weapons in 95% of simulated geopolitical crisis games.
- AI models did not choose surrender or full accommodation, even when losing badly.
- Mistakes occurred in 86% of conflicts, with unintended escalations.
- AI lacks the 'nuclear taboo' and human fear of catastrophic consequences.
- Countries are testing AI in war gaming, but its role in actual military decisions is uncertain.
- AI may not understand human perceptions of 'stakes' or mutually assured destruction.
- Opposing AI de-escalated only 18% of the time after a tactical nuclear strike.
- AI could strengthen deterrence by making threats more credible.