National Security Concerns for Artificial Intelligence and Civilian Critical Infrastructure

Abstract: This article analyzes the impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on the safety and security of civilian critical infrastructure (CI) in relation to US national security. While the present focus of AI policy, strategy, and regulation is responsibly directed toward corruption in social media, disinformation, data privacy, and innovation, US AI policy, strategy, and regulation toward civilian CI is critically lacking. AI is still a developing technology, and its applicability has yet to be entirely understood. Further research on AI's potential implications is more important than ever to determine how this double-edged technology will shape future national security issues.