Emerging tech proliferation raises systemic risks of nuclear terrorism
Original framing: “Nuclear terror threat ‘has never been so high’” — UN News
Scientific models of risk assessment and AI ethics are critical for evaluating the potential misuse of emerging technologies. However, these models often lack input from social scientists and ethicists, leading to incomplete risk profiles.
The systemic risk of nuclear terrorism is not a new phenomenon but a result of historical patterns of militarization, technological proliferation, and governance failure.
Indigenous and non-Western perspectives offer alternative models of security rooted in balance and community. To address this threat, we must reform global governance structures, integrate diverse knowledge systems, and prioritize ethical oversight of emerging technologies. The path forward requires not just technical solutions but a fundamental reimagining of power and responsibility in the global order.