PoliticsAugust 19, 2026

wargame

WAR-gaym

Definition

A simulation or training exercise used by military forces to model conflict scenarios, test strategies, and evaluate decision-making outcomes.

Etymology

The word is a compound of the Old English 'werre' (war) and 'gamian' (to play or sport), evolving into a modern term for tactical military exercises.

In the news

The article discusses a research study where AI models performed wargames to simulate tactical nuclear weapon usage, revealing that AI decision-making often escalated to conflict rather than seeking reconciliation.

How AI is changing warfare, and why its use in nuclear decisions raises concerns

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