North Korea's AI Development Raises Concerns Over Potential Military Applications

Western Cloud Services Could Be Exploited Amid Sanctions, Warns Think Tank

North Korea is heavily investing in AI and machine learning, potentially for military applications, according to a report by The Stimson Center.
Due to international sanctions, North Korea has difficulty accessing the hardware needed for advanced AI research, leading it to potentially turn to Western cloud computing services.
Cloud service providers are urged to enhance their customer screening processes to prevent North Korea from using their systems.
North Korean researchers have been seeking assistance from foreign researchers, including those from China, raising concerns about sanctions-violating collaborations.
North Korea has been using AI for various purposes, including evaluating proper mask usage during the Covid-19 pandemic and maintaining the safety of nuclear reactors.