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It defines the spectrum of AI capabilities from Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI) to theoretical Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) and details current deployments of Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) and AI-driven decision support in conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and elsewhere. The authors contrast the 'normal technology' view of AI with the 'exceptional technology' view, noting that the choice between these frameworks dictates whether policy should focus on governing deployment or controlling the models themselves. Finally, it highlights the use of 'compute diplomacy' and AI chip export controls as modern instruments of economic statecraft.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"costratri-000034#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The authors posit that AI has moved past its initial experimental phase (the 'Kitty Hawk' phase) and is now in its '1911 Moment,' characterized by the transition to 'real-world decision support, kinetic tools, and AI-enabled statecraft shaping national security outcomes.'","ai_generated":true,"unit":"costratri-000034#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"AI capabilities are categorized into three levels: Artificial Narrow Intelligence (ANI), which exists today and performs specific tasks; Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), a theoretical generalist capable of reasoning across most cognitive tasks; and Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI), a hypothetical state where AI surpasses all human capabilities across a wide range of tasks.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"costratri-000034#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) are currently operational in several theaters. 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