In the debate on how artificial intelligence (AI) will impact military strategy and decision-making, a key question is who makes better decisions — humans or machines? Advocates for a better leveraging of artificial intelligence point to heuristics and human error, arguing that new technologies can reduce civilian suffering through more precise targeting and ... Show More
Oct 2
Dialogue, dignity, and the humanitarian contribution to peace
The number of conflicts continues to rise – with the ICRC currently classifying some 130 armed conflicts worldwide – while at the same time, they are rarely brought to an end. The human suffering they cause is devastating and hard to comprehend. But wars are not inevitable – and ... Show More
15m 42s
May 2025
When AI Gets Too Smart: Pull the Plug (Or Sabotage First)?
In this episode of All Things Policy, Rijesh Panicker, Bharath Reddy, and Ashwin Prasad discuss the strategic future of humanity with AI, based on the Superintelligence strategy paper. What will the future with AI look like? When might AI achieve critically dangerous capabilities ... Show More
47m 41s
Dec 2016
Philosophy and the Future of Warfare
Can there be such a thing as a ‘moral’ war? Can it ever be right to kill innocent people, even in self-defence? Can there be such a thing as a ‘moral’ war? Can it ever be right to kill innocent people, even in self-defence? How do autonomous weapons, remote control weapons and dr ... Show More
1h 2m
Feb 2025
DeepSeek: The Game-Changer in AI and the Impact on Cybersecurity
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love dives deep into the latest advancements in AI technology with a focus on the new open-source model, DeepSeek, from China. Love discusses the significant cost differences in training and running this model compared to competito ... Show More
48m 19s
Jan 2025
#543: What Lawyers Need to Know About the Ethics of Using AI, with Hilary Gerzhoy
In this conversation, Hillary Gerzhoy discusses the intersection of legal ethics and artificial intelligence (AI) in the legal profession. She highlights the risks associated with incorporating AI into legal practices, emphasizing the importance of confidentiality and the distinc ... Show More
40m 54s
Mar 2025
The Future of AI: Predictions and Realities
In this episode, Jaeden Schafer discusses the current challenges and developments in the AI industry, particularly focusing on the limitations faced by major players like OpenAI and Anthropic. The conversation explores the anticipated improvements in AI models, the predictions fo ... Show More
18m 14s
Feb 2025
Mirca Madianou, "Technocolonialism: When Technology for Good is Harmful" (Polity, 2024)
With over 300 million people in need of humanitarian assistance, and with emergencies and climate disasters becoming more common, AI and big data are being championed as forces for good and as solutions to the complex challenges of the aid sector.Technocolonialism: When Technolog ... Show More
1h 5m
Apr 2025
Droits de douane imposés par Donald Trump : c'est la guerre !
Catherine Nay analyse les décisions économiques controversées du président américain Donald Trump. Celui-ci a en effet déclaré une "guerre commerciale" en imposant de lourdes taxes sur les échanges internationaux, visant notamment la Chine, l'Europe et l'Ukraine. Cette stratégie, ... Show More
4m 44s
Aug 17
Takeaways from the Trump-Putin Summit; Netanyahu’s Playbook in Gaza; Implications of Defunding mRNA Research; AI’s Growing Impact on the US Economy
Today on the show, Fareed is joined by President Biden’s former National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, for a wide-ranging conversation on the major takeaways from Friday’s Trump-Putin Summit, and why Netanyahu is prolonging Israel’s war in Gaza.Then, Alexander Gabuev, director ... Show More
41m 7s