PoliticsAugust 18, 2026

intelligentised

in-TEL-uh-juh-nyzd

Definition

Refers to the modernization of warfare through the integration of artificial intelligence and machine-led decision-making systems.

Etymology

Derived from the English 'intelligent' with the suffix '-ise' or '-ize' to indicate the process of making something possess the qualities of intelligence, often used in technical or translation contexts to describe systemic upgrades.

In the news

The author uses this term to describe a new era of warfare where machine intelligence drives strategy and lethal outcomes, replacing traditional human-led processes.

Bytes and Bullets: Study of AI arms race is meticulously researched and deeply disturbing

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The Irish Times

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