National Security in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

Does the future of the human race depend on an algorithm? This question will readily come to mind as Dr. Reddie describes the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) into the modernization of nuclear weapons and command and control architecture, and outlines the steps superpowers must take to mitigate the risks posed by autonomous technologies used in war. In the talk, he will offer a brief introduction to AI technologies (used in both commercial and defense contexts). Then, he will examine certain specific military applications of AI, such as signal detection and pattern recognition, and review how AI technologies are (re)-shaping warfare and might impact the future of international peace and security. Finally, Andrew notes how both scholars and analysts are using new analytical tools--including wargaming methods--to assess these risks.