159 - AI and the Future of Deterrence: Power, Peril, and Presumption

In this episode of The NIDS View, Jim and Curtis dive into one of the most consequential questions facing national security today: How will artificial intelligence reshape deterrence? From enhanced decision-making to the potential for miscalculation, they break down the dual-edged nature of AI as both a strategic asset and a source of new risks. The conversation explores how AI could amplify geopolitical power in both high- and low-trust worlds and challenge long‑standing assumptions about AI confidence, signaling, and escalation. Clear-eyed and thought‑provoking, this episode offers a grounded look at why understanding AI’s role in deterrence is essential for leaders, policymakers, and anyone tracking the future of global security.Get Involved with more NIDS Services: https://thinkdeterrence.com/Deterrence Education at NIDS https://thinkdeterrence.com/deterrence-education/ Listen to our Podcasts NIDS Podcast Network - National Institute for Deterrence Studies Like and follow us –The NIDS View: https://media.rss.com/nuclearview/feed.xmlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thinkdeterrence X.com: https://x.com/thinkdeterrence YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyGa4dcPqONWzjmbuZMOBHQ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/NIDSthinkdeterrence Global Security Review: https://globalsecurityreview.comOur Free Events: https://thinkdeterrence.com/events/