India now wants artificial intelligence-based weapon systems

印度希望拥有人工智能武器系统

NEW DELHI: Humanoid robots, armed with lethal weapons, to guard the long borders with Pakistan and ? Or, unmanned tanks, submarines and aircraft to take the battle to the enemy? Well, all this as of now may be in the realm of pure science fiction for India, which does not even have aerial combat drones.

新德里：装备了致命武器的类人机器人守卫印度与巴基斯坦、的漫长边界? 抑或无人驾驶的坦克、潜艇和飞机向敌人开战? 好吧，所有这些现在可能都仅仅存在于纯科幻小说中，印度现在甚至连空战无人机都没有。

But India does not want to miss the bus in the new global arms race to develop artificial intelligence(AI)-powered weapon and surveillance systems for futuristic wars. The country's defence establishment is now working towards harnessing the expertise of the information technology industry and academia in this arena, taking a cue from countries like the US and that are focusing on AI and MI (machine learning) to develop lethal autonomous weapon systems (LAWS).

但是印度不想错过新一轮全球军备竞赛中发展人工智能武器和未来战争监视系统的公共汽车。印度国防部门正致力于利用信息技术产业和学术界的专业知识，从美国和等国获得启示，这些国家正努力利用人工智能和机器学习研发致命的自动武器系统。

The critical need to be prepared for this new revolution in military affairs was even stressed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the DefExpo in Chennai last month. "New and emerging technologies like AI and Robotics will perhaps be the most important determinants of defensive and offensive capabilities for any defence force in the future. India, with its leadership in information technology domain, would strive to use this technology tilt to its advantage," he said.

印度总理纳伦德拉•莫迪上月在钦奈的防务展览大会期间也强调了为军事新革命做好准备的迫切需要。“像人工智能和机器人技术这样的新技术，也许是未来防御和进攻能力的最重要决定因素。印度在信息技术领域的领先地位，将努力利用这一技术优势，”他说。

But it will take a lot of doing. The government is banking on a multi-stakeholder taskforce, which was set up in February, to formulate a concrete strategy and framework for "employment of AI for national security and defence needs" in the years ahead.

但这还需要很多工作。政府现在倚重于一个多方特别工作组，该工作组于2月成立，旨在未来几年内“为国家安全和国防需要引入人工智能”制定具体的战略和框架。

"The world is moving towards AI-driven warfare. India is also taking necessary steps to prepare our armed forces because AI has the potential to have a transformative impact on national security. The government has set up the AI taskforce to prepare the roadmap for it," said Union defence production secretary Ajay Kumar, speaking exclusively to TOI.

联合防务的秘书阿加库马尔，对《印度时报》独家表示：“世界正向着人工智能驱动的战争发展。因为人工智能有可能对国家安全产生革命性影响，印度也正采取必要步骤，装备我们的武装部队。印度政府已经成立了人工智能特别工作组来制定路线图。”

The 17-member taskforce, which is headed by Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran and includes national cyber security coordinator Gulshan Rai, IIT and IISc professors as well as two and three-star generals and representatives from ISRO, DRDO and Atomic Energy Commission, is working on the roadmap with several goals in mind. They range from "establishing tactical deterrence in the region and visualizing potential transformative weaponry" to "develo intelligent, autonomous robotic systems and bolstering cyber defence".

这个由17个成员组成的特别工作组，由塔塔集团主席N 钱德拉塞克兰带头，成员包括国家网络安全协调员高尔山赖, 印度理工学院和印度科学院教授，两星、三星上将以及来自印度空间研究院、国防研究与发展组织和原子能委员会的代表，他们正致力于制定路线图的若干目标，范围从“在该地区建立战术威慑和潜在的变革武器”到“开发智能、自主的机器人系统和支持网络防御”。

"The taskforce will make recommendations on how to make India a significant power in AI, in terms of both offensive and defensive needs, especially in aviation, naval, land systems, cyber, nuclear and biological warfare arenas. Initial tenders or RFIs (requests for information) will be floated over the next two years on dual-use AI capabilities," said an official.

一名官员表示：“特别工作组将就如何使印度成为人工智能领域的大国提出建议，这些建议将兼顾攻、防需求，将特别针对航空、海军、陆地系统、网络、核和生物战争领域。首批投标或信息征询函将在未来两年内在军民两用人工智能领域进行。”

Concurrently, DRDO's Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) is also trying to develop different kinds of intelligent robots, but clearly much more needs to be done. India, of course, also needs to take cognizance of the entire ethical debate on LAWS because critics argue they could violate humanitarian principles by having the capability to autonomously select and destroy targets without human intervention.

同时，国防研究与发展组织的人工智能和机器人中心也在尝试研发不同种类的智能机器人，但显然还需要做更多的工作。当然，印度也需对致命自动武器系统展开伦理辩论，因为批评者认为，该武器系统有能力在没有人为干预的情况下自主选择并摧毁目标，而这种行为违反了人道主义原则。

印度时报读者的评论：

Tapan Bose

India is far behind countries like USA/Russia:Israel/ !!! India MUST harness the Private Sector to develop weapons systems like Western countries & not depend on importing weapons systems ftom Wester countries.JAIHIND !!!

印度远远落后于美国、俄罗斯、以色列、!!!印度必须利用民营产业研发西方国家那样的武器系统，而不是依赖于从西方国家进口武器系统。印度必胜！

ABHIJET

Great this shud hav been done much earlier...we have two enmies both at eastern as well as western fronts....thanks to d present modi regime for dis action

很好，早就该这么做了。我们在东、西前线有2个敌人，幸好有现任总理莫迪的领导，才能采取这个举措。

Dipak Chatterji

We don''t fear any scam in defence deal under Modi Govt ...Like previous govt..

在莫迪政府领导下，我们不怕国防交易像以前的政府那样存在欺诈行为。

Krishan Chhabra

Our greatest achievement in AI is the Retarded Mental Moron Clown Prince Pappu becoming congress President ho to replacing ModiJi.

我们在人工智能方面最大的成就是弱智抽疯的小丑王子拉胡尔成为国大党的主席，妄想能取代莫迪。

Ajit Leo

In my opinion, Modi should continue as PM at least fifteen more years. He has the vision to make India and he is in the mission.

在我看来，莫迪应该续任总理起码15年。他有远见，能复兴印度。

Lovedeep Kumar

AI should also be used for social development in sectors like Agriculture, Road and Traffic management, E governance etc.

人工智能也可以应用于农业、道路交通管理、电子政务等领域，促进社会发展。

Shravan Kumar

Homemade AI based military system in 2 yrs.. but we will keep pay billion dollars for other countries even to smaller like Israel for combat jets, tanks and ships to be delivered in next 10-15 years batch by batch..!!!! Usual empty piece of advertise for blind bhaktas joy.. modi modi modi.. hindu'stan hindu'stan hindus'tan.. hindi'a hindi'a hindi'a...

2年内研发出国产人工智能军事系统。但我们将继续向其他国家（甚至是比印度小的以色列）支付数十亿美元，采购战斗机、坦克和军舰，还只能在未来10-15年分批交付。

Sudarshan Nindrajog

India can and will acheive wonders in defence under the able leadership of Modi,we must support him for our good

在莫迪的带领下，印度有能力在国防实现奇迹，我们必须为了自己支持莫迪。

Dr Love

Joke of the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st century, Kafir hindus who cannot make basic guns and ammunition are going to develop AI-based military system? haha. This funny news have made my day.

这简直是几个世纪以来最大的笑话，造不出基本武器和弹药的印度人能研发人工智能军事系统吗?哈哈。这个有趣的消息使我很高兴。

Ankit

Can we buy some artificial intelligence for Pappu please....

我们能不能给拉胡尔买一点人工智商充充值？

Pseudo Sicular

come 2019 with pappu as PM and mamata as defence minister, India will be superpower and will be ruled by , srilanka and pak .....wonderful !!

2019年让拉胡尔当总理，马马塔当国防部长，这样印度就能成为超级大国，被、斯里兰卡和巴基斯坦统领了。太好了。

Abhishiek Ghosh

what is the big deal. Rifle Factory of India cann manufacture rifles that do not work . They are used in 26th Jan and 15th Aug parades.

这有啥好大惊小怪的。印度的来福枪厂造不出能用的步枪。1月26日和8月15日的游行中，用的就是这种枪。

Nindak

India should promote such things more so that our talent does not need to flee to other countries in search of high quality work. Right now, most of them are improving foreign countries.

印度应该多做一些这样的事情，这样我们的人才就不需要逃到海外才能找到好工作。现在，他们中的大多数都在为别的国家的发展添砖加瓦。

Irfan Khawaja

India must learn to live in peace with its neighbors and stop wasting its resources on such killing toys which will initiate new arms race in this region. Make alliance like CEPACK, ASEAN or EU.

印度必须学会与邻国和平相处，停止在这种杀戮玩具上浪费资源，这只会刺激新的军备竞赛。印度应该跟别的国家结盟，就像CEPACK，东盟或欧盟之类。

Zubair Ahmed

Construct the bridges plz which do not collapse, 96% drones are manufactured in Israel, learn from them.

请好好建造一些不会坍塌的桥吧，96%的无人机都是以色列造的，跟他们好好学学吧。

Anand Chandhok

A critical step in the right direction towards ultimate security of our nation.
Jai Hind.

这是朝着我们国家的终极安全的正确方向上迈出的重要一步。印度必胜。

Jay K

floated over the next two years on dual-use AI capabilities,? TWO years!

在2年内开发军民两用人工智能？居然要2年那么久！

Atul Guleria

AI has a bright scope in country like India where largest number of Smartphone users are present. Instead of giving this opportunity to others, we can utilize it in a better way.

在印度这样的国家，智能手机用户最多，人工智能的应用范围很广。我们可以更好利用它，而不是把机会留给别人。

Ajay

its not late, Era of AI is about to begin, India should do everything to be in leadership position.

现在也不算迟。人工智能的时代刚刚开始，印度应该尽一切努力达到一流水平。

Sanjoy Pandey

This is very much necessary to compete with the world forces, who are also develo.

要和世界强国竞赛，人工智能是非常重要的，世界强国也在一直进步。

Hiren Mamaniya

Long way to go... initiative was important

我们还有很长的路要走，首创精神非常重要。

Khaqane Azam

India, invest in meritocracy, character and professionalism over AI!
Until the Indian Nation has her basics right, nothing solid can be built upon a weak foundation

印度，与其发展人工智能，不如投资英才教育，品质和专业精神!

在印度拥有基本权利之前，无法在薄弱的基础上建造坚实的结构。

Dalitawaaj

DONKEY PM is busy travelling around the globe as he just got 1year left to see the whole world on public taxpayers money. India could have uses that wasted money on RND and artificial intelligence.

蠢驴总理忙着到处出访，他还有1年时间用纳税人的钱公费出游。印度本来都能用这些浪费掉的钱发展皇家海军和人工智能。

Anshuman

Is it possible to give some artificial intelligence to the brainless North Indian bhakts?. They keep dancing and dancing without knowing anything.

有没有可能给脑残的北印度人充值一点人工智能啊？他们啥都不懂，就知道跳舞、跳舞

Laddu Prajapati

sounds good...but at what cost we are develo them???

听起来是不错，但我们要研发的话，要花多少钱啊？