The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in warfare is a topic of interest for not only military applications but also international policy and governance. Notable AI technology applications towards military equipment include drone swarms and autonomous vehicles, which have since been referred to as autonomous weapons. The use of lethal autonomous weapons has been explicitly called out and discussed in many international forums, but there has not been much formal progress in completely banning such technology. In discussing AI and global threats, AI in warfare features prominently and raises issues based on human rights and humanitarian considerations. This paper serves as an attempt to bring attention to the use of AI in military applications and related security implications. The deployment of new technology to avoid military personnel risking their lives on the battlefield is not new. AI and autonomous weapons are a result of this, as well as an upgrade in mismatches such as speed and accuracy over human operation. However, the deployment of machines raises issues of accountability, responsibility, and, of course, uncertainty, error, and unintended damage. AI technology does not yet equate to human levels of reasoning and judgment, and cannot exceed human emotional, moral, and ethical deliberations. In addition, operational difficulties such as environmental incompatibility will only worsen the situation. The rise of autonomous weapons represents a way in which AI can be used to harm the world. As an emerging technology, AI has the potential to contribute to mitigating these and other global threats. However, strong governance will need to be created and enforced so that AI is used instead as a force for good.