The Impact of AI on Global Military Strategies with Dr. Paul Lushenko

I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Paul Lushenko, a Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army and Director of Special Operations at the U.S. Army War College. Dr. Lushenko brings a wealth of knowledge from the front line of AI implementation in military strategy. He joins me to share his insights into the delicate balance between innovation and regulation.

Key Takeaways:

(02:28) The necessity of addressing AI’s impact on warfare and crisis escalation.

(06:37) The gaps in global governance regarding AI and autonomous weapon systems.

(08:30) U.S. policies on the responsible use of AI in military operations.

(16:29) The importance of cutting-edge research in informing legislative actions on AI.

(18:49) The risk of biases in AI systems used in national security.

(20:09) Discussion on automation bias and its consequences in military operations.

(32:49) Emphasis on the importance of careful management and extensive testing to build trust in AI systems within the military.

(39:51) The critical need for data-driven decision-making in high-stakes environments, advocating for leveraging expert insights.

(24:44) Dr. Lushenko argues for the adoption of a strategic framework to guide AI development in military contexts.

Resources Mentioned:

Dr. Paul Lushenko -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-lushenko-phd-5b805113/

U.S. Army War College -

https://www.linkedin.com/school/united-states-army-war-college/

Political Declaration on Responsible Use of AI in Military Technologies -

https://www.state.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Latest-Version-Political-Declaration-on-Responsible-Military-Use-of-AI-and-Autonomy.pdf

Memorandum on Ethical Use of AI - White House 2023 -

https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/M-24-10-Advancing-Governance-Innovation-and-Risk-Management-for-Agency-Use-of-Artificial-Intelligence.pdf

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