James Cameron, director of Terminator, has raised concerns in an interview about the risks posed by military AI – especially when combined with nuclear weapons. He points to the growing role of AI in defense, citing the U.S. military’s Project Maven, which uses generative AI for surveillance and mission planning.
Although human oversight is intended, the speed and complexity of modern warfare make autonomous AI decisions increasingly likely. Cameron sees this as a serious threat, since AI lacks real understanding of human life and moral consequences. He stresses the need for ethical oversight and continued human supervision in AI development.