Archive · 18 Jun 2025
SIPRI Warns of 'Doomsday' Scenario: AI and Nuclear Weapons
Using computers to make decisions about launching nuclear weapons is a very dangerous idea, according to a group called SIPRI.
They say it could lead to disaster.
Many countries with nuclear weapons are updating their weapons, including the US, Russia, China, and others.
There are almost 10,000 nuclear warheads ready to be used.
China is building more and more nuclear weapons.
North Korea is also working on its own nuclear program.
SIPRI is worried that all these weapons and new technologies could lead to a big problem.
SIPRI warns that AI control of nuclear weapons poses a 'true doomsday scenario'.
All nine nuclear-armed nations are modernizing their arsenals.
Around 9,614 warheads are in military stockpiles.
China's nuclear arsenal is growing rapidly, estimated at 600 warheads.
North Korea continues to prioritize its nuclear program.
- Who
- Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
- What
- SIPRI warns about the risks of AI in control of nuclear weapons and the ongoing nuclear modernization programs.
- When
- As of January 2025, based on data collected in the SIPRI report.
- Where
- Globally, focusing on the nine nuclear-armed nations.
- Why
- To highlight the dangers of AI in nuclear decision-making and the potential for a new arms race.
Concerns Over Nuclear Weapon Control
Nuclear Modernization Programs
AI Control vs Modernization
Concerns Over Nuclear Weapon Control
SIPRI warns that handing over the launch decision to AI is dangerous.
Nuclear Modernization Programs
Nuclear armed nations believe in modernizing their weapon systems.
- Report Source
- SIPRI
- Warheads in Stockpiles
- 9,614
- Deployed Warheads
- 3,912
- Warheads on High Alert
- 2,100
- China's Warheads
- 600
