The Ladder of AI Escalation

The Ladder of AI Escalation

Herman Kahn is probably best known as a nuclear war theorist. In his 1960 book On Thermonuclear War, Kahn explored scenarios once deemed unthinkable, helping to shape Cold War defense policy. His work even provided inspiration—albeit exaggerated—for the eponymous character in Stanley Kubrick’s 1964 film, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. Kahn developed the concept of the “escalation ladder,” a framework outlin…

From Silicon to Superpowers: The AI Cold War

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The economy of artificial intelligence is the new cold war: there is global hegemony in the 21st century. Since ChatGPT's boom in late 2022, American supremacy seemed unwavering. OpenAI's conversational assistant, eclipsing all competition – including in Silicon Valley – rushed the mue of a non-profit company into a central player of all the stakes. His boss, Sam Altman, was received by world leaders (including Emmanuel Macron). An influence wor…