Summary: The anxiety around artificial intelligence (AI) potentially leading to catastrophic outcomes, especially in military contexts, has been escalating. Concerns have been fueled by speculative scenarios, such as AI favoring nuclear options in simulations, and by the capabilities of AI to breach security or impersonate individuals. A straightforward solution to prevent an AI-induced doomsday is to prohibit computers from making critical decisions, particularly concerning weapon deployment. The emphasis is on the need for human oversight and stringent protocols to prevent AI from executing or simulating commands for attacks. It’s suggested that the term “Artificial Intelligence” inaccurately represents the nature of these systems, which are essentially algorithmic, influenced by the data they’re trained on. The discourse argues against integrating AI into sensitive decision-making processes like military targeting or nuclear strike authorization, advocating for a regulatory approach that focuses on use rather than the technology itself, and for maintaining transparency in AI operations to mitigate risks and biases.