AI systems make mistakes as well as miracles, and in war, those mistakes can be catastrophic. In many Middle Eastern states, cyber and AI strategies emphasize ambition over guardrails. Accountability crumbles when no law clearly assigns blame for AI mistakes. In the global AI arms race, Gulf states have tied themselves tightly to Silicon Valley’s networks. Independent audits of AI-driven cyber tools should be mandated, even behind closed doors, to catch subtle flaws.

Source: Washington Post March 13, 2026 19:39 UTC