
Responsible Bytes
Welcome to the Responsible Bytes podcast, where we talk about all things safe and responsible technology.
Technology is changing our world and the way we live in it. In this podcast we explore what those changes look like and what they mean for our present and our future. Listen in as I chat to people working in and around the technology sector, unpacking our increasingly complex and evolving digital world.
Responsible Bytes is created and hosted by Dr Zena Assaad.
Responsible Bytes
Navigating the legal landscape of AI in warfare with Nehal Bhuta
In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad sits down with Professor Nehal Bhuta to explore the legal implications of autonomous and AI-enabled weapon systems. They dive deep into the principles of distinction and proportionality in warfare, examining how AI in warfare challenges traditional international humanitarian law. The conversation highlights the risks associated with AI in target identification, as well as the fragility of international legal systems in addressing these emerging technologies.
As autonomous weapons and AI military technology continue to evolve, Dr. Assaad and Professor Bhuta discuss the legal challenges of ensuring accountability and responsibility in their design and use. They stress the importance of embedding legality in technology design to ensure responsible engagement with military technology in the future.
Join us as we navigate the complex intersection of AI, international law, and military ethics, shedding light on the crucial role of legal frameworks in shaping the future of AI weapon systems.
More about our guest:
📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehal-bhuta-9b399b239/
🌐Website: https://www.law.ed.ac.uk/people/professor-nehal-bhuta
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