ai Console Command

The ai command in Stellaris is a console command that toggles the game's AI on or off.

When you input ai into the console, all non-player empires AI is either enabled or disabled, depending on its current state. If the AI was active, entering the command would turn it off, and vice versa.

When the AI is turned off, all non-player controlled entities in the game stop making decisions. They will not attack, research, build or make any diplomatic decisions, effectively putting their progress in stasis.

This command can be helpful if, for example, you want to focus on building and expanding your own empire without the interference or influence of others.

It gives you the ability to play the game at your own pace without worrying about AI entities making moves.