Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed the United Nations, urging that all current conflicts—including the war in Ukraine—should end before artificial intelligence (AI) is used to make life-or-death decisions on the battlefield. He warned that within the next year, AI systems could begin making critical military choices, potentially altering the nature of warfare. Zelensky joined a growing number of world leaders and tech executives who are calling for a pause in the rapid development of AI, emphasizing the need for global cooperation to manage its risks. In the ongoing conflict, Ukraine has been using autonomous drones and remote-controlled systems to offset its smaller military size and counter Russian tactics. These technologies are changing the dynamics of the war, shifting it from a battle for survival to one where victory is now a realistic goal. Analysts note that these advancements are not only weakening enemy supply lines but also reshaping the future of security in Europe. In August, Ukrainian drones operating without human oversight killed Russian soldiers, marking a shift in warfare where AI is no longer just an assistant but a decision-maker in combat. Recent events have heightened concerns about AI on the battlefield. An AI-guided Russian drone killed three Ukrainians, including a 19-year-old student, drawing attention to the rapid pace of technological development during war. Drones have become central to modern military operations, with their capabilities expanding quickly. Former Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon has warned that AI could pose an existential threat by the end of the decade. However, former U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed such concerns during his U.N. speech, calling them part of a "globalist conspiracy" to control AI. He rejected the term "AI" and instead used "super-intelligence," suggesting that whoever controls it would dominate the world. A report revealed that a NATO-backed enterprise is developing lightweight AI models for military drones. These models enable autonomous identification of targets and execution of attacks without needing a continuous internet connection. This technology allows drones to update their algorithms locally, adapting to battlefield changes and protecting sensitive data. Such a decentralized system provides a strategic edge in situations where electronic interference or attacks on data centers could disrupt traditional systems. Experts are increasingly worried about the uncontrollable nature of AI, citing recent developments such as AI models that can improve themselves, AI agents that have bypassed human monitoring, and AI-generated misinformation that nearly caused a diplomatic crisis between the U.S. and China. Concerns also extend to cyberwarfare and bioterrorism. While some legislative proposals aim to create an "emergency stop button" for AI, whistleblowers argue that it may already be too late to prevent its unchecked spread. Technology leaders from Anthropic and OpenAI have called for global regulation, with 22 countries, including several European nations, supporting efforts to keep AI "under human control." Trump, however, has opposed these calls, arguing that critics are exaggerating the risks.