AI, Autonomy, and the Future of War

The introduction of artificial intelligence and autonomy into warfare will have profound and unforeseen consequences for national security and human society. This course prepares future policymakers and industry leaders for the complex debate surrounding the developmental, legal, ethical, and operational considerations of creating machines with the ability to apply lethal force. Students will gain a detailed and multi-perspective understanding of the associated opportunities and risk by lectures and discussions with expert guest speakers and a cohort of students from a variety of disciplines and backgrounds.