Edward Geist

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Edward Geist is a leading researcher at the intersection of artificial intelligence, international security, and nuclear strategy. His most influential work, "It’s already too late to stop the AI arms race—We must manage it instead" (2016, 70 citations), fundamentally reshaped the debate on autonomous weapons. Rather than arguing for a ban, Geist compellingly demonstrates that an AI arms race is already underway, advocating for strategic management and risk mitigation instead of futile prohibition. This paper draws on deep historical parallels between AI and Cold War nuclear competition, establishing him as a critical voice in security studies. In subsequent work, such as "(Automated) planning for tomorrow: Will artificial intelligence get smarter?" (2017), he critically examines the gap between theoretical advances in AI planning and their real-world impact, tempering hype with rigorous analysis. Geist’s contributions are vital for understanding how emerging technologies alter the balance of power and the nature of conflict. His research is essential reading for students and scholars of technology policy, offering sober, historically grounded insights into the future of strategic competition.