Artificial Intelligence

Frequently asked questions: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the military domain

15 July 2026, Who We Are

An arms race is underway in the development and deployment of new technologies in warfare, including artificial intelligence (AI). Rather than making battlefields ...

The rise of artificial intelligence requires a human-centred approach in conflict zones

31 July 2023, Who We Are

Artificial intelligence (AI) has received a great deal of attention in recent months with the growth of chatbots such as ChatGPT. But less ...

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