{
  "id": 18312443,
  "title": "The world is waging a “Third World War” through Artificial Intelligence – what role can Egypt play?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/the-world-is-waging-a-third-world-war-through-artificial-intelligence",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-05T13:34:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/the-world-is-waging-a-third-world-war-through-artificial-intelligence-what-role-can-egypt-play/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The world is witnessing a \"Third World War\" fueled by Artificial Intelligence (AI), according to experts gathered at a conference hosted by New Giza University and the University of Glasgow. The gathering highlighted AI's growing role in national power and strategic deterrence, with a focus on its military applications and documented use in the Gaza Strip genocide.\n\nNew Giza University emerged as a key player in the discussions, as its location, strategic weight, and regional influence position Egypt to play a significant role in shaping the international order. The conference addressed the implications of this technological revolution for global power dynamics, the economy, and the development of ethical frameworks governing AI use.\n\nEgypt's former ambassador to the European Union, Raouf Adly, emphasized AI's emergence as a new arena of competition among major powers. He warned of the risks of wealth and influence concentrating in the hands of a few companies and nations, and called for redefining the state's role in regulating markets, protecting people, and ensuring a fair distribution of technological progress benefits.\n\nAdly likened the ongoing cyber confrontation to a \"Third World War,\" cautioning against leaving the region out of this conflict. Drawing parallels with the transformative effects of past world wars, he suggested a potential reshaping of international relations is on the horizon. Adly also highlighted Egypt's historical role in negotiating the Egypt-European Partnership Agreement and its potential to strengthen partnerships in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America.\n\nThe conference coincided with Egypt's 10th anniversary as a new university and the 250th anniversary of the publication of Adam Smith's \"The Wealth of Nations.\" Smith's economic theories, particularly the division of labor and free trade, were used to interpret contemporary transformations, emphasizing the need for a just settlement of the Palestinian issue and a fairer distribution of technological progress benefits.",
  "summary": "Technology and the struggle for global influence have become increasingly intertwined at a time when Artificial Intelligence (AI) has grown from a mere economic tool into a defining component of national power and countries’ capacity for strategic deterrence. This has made the development of AI capabilities and the regulation of their use matters of national … The post The world is waging a…",
  "key_points": [
    "World witnessing \"Third World War\" fueled by AI, per experts",
    "Egypt's New Giza University positions itself as key player",
    "Former Egyptian ambassador Raouf Adly warns of AI-driven competition"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}