This abstract presents a superintelligence strategy framework to navigate the national security challenges posed by advanced AI systems. It introduces the concept of Mutual Assured AI Malfunction (MAIM)—a deterrence mechanism akin to Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD) in nuclear strategy. The core ideas include:
- Deterrence through MAIM – Any state’s attempt to gain unilateral AI superiority could be preventively sabotaged by rival states. This could involve cyberattacks or even kinetic strikes on datacenters to prevent destabilizing AI dominance.
- Nonproliferation – Controlling the spread of powerful AI tools to rogue actors (e.g., cybercriminals or bio-terrorists) to reduce the risk of catastrophic misuse.
- Competitiveness – Strengthening national economies and militaries through AI advancements to ensure states remain competitive in the AI arms race.
This three-part strategy (deterrence, nonproliferation, and competitiveness) aims to maintain global stability as AI reaches superintelligent levels.
It raises important ethical and geopolitical questions:
- How feasible is AI deterrence through sabotage?
- Would states actually resort to kinetic strikes to prevent AI dominance?
- How can global AI governance be structured to avoid escalating tensions?
This paper seems to reframe AI competition as a strategic security issue, rather than just a technological or economic one. What are your thoughts on this approach?