Resource conflicts driven by AI development
AI development may itself become a new flash point for conflicts—causing more conflict to occur— especially conflicts over AI-relevant resources (such as data centres, semiconductor manufacturing facilities and raw materials).
ENTITY
3 - Other
INTENT
2 - Unintentional
TIMING
1 - Pre-deployment
Risk ID
mit894
Domain lineage
6. Socioeconomic and Environmental
6.4 > Competitive dynamics
Mitigation strategy
1. Implement comprehensive strategies for supply chain resilience, including the **diversification of sourcing and manufacturing operations** for key AI-enabling resources (e.g., critical minerals, semiconductors), alongside the establishment of **strategic stockpiles** to mitigate the impact of sudden geopolitical disruptions. 2. Deploy advanced **AI-driven predictive modeling and resource planning systems** to accurately forecast future resource demand, identify potential bottlenecks, and perform scenario analysis, enabling proactive contingency development to preempt resource competition. 3. Foster **international and multilateral cooperation** to develop governance frameworks and ethical sourcing standards for AI-relevant raw materials, ensuring transparency and equitable distribution to diminish resource acquisition as a flashpoint for conflict.