Why don't armies use AI in wargames?

Analog customization, AI's political blind spots, and the sheer fun of human judgment keep it out—referees beat bots.

Is military training without AI effective?

Proven over centuries: Prussian wins, WWII Pacific plans all from table-top drills.

Will AI replace human soldiers in simulations?

Unlikely soon—generals prioritize skills over speed, per NATO data.

Armies Win Wars Without AI: The Stubborn Holdout of Analog Wargames

Prussian generals crushed foes in the 1800s thanks to board games, not bots. Today, NATO armies still shun AI in wargames, exposing tech's battlefield blind spots.

theAIcatchup Apr 08, 2026 3 min read

NATO officers maneuvering miniatures in a tense wargame session

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Militaries stick to analog wargames for superior decision training, shunning AI due to customization costs and political simulation failures. 𝕏
GPS jamming in Ukraine revived map-reading basics, highlighting AI vulnerabilities in real combat. 𝕏
Armies' restraint offers a blueprint for businesses: use AI as a tool, not a crutch, to avoid skill erosion. 𝕏

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