Session
Organizer 1: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 3: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 3: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 1: Pranav Bhaskar Tiwari, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Setu Bandh Upadhyay, Civil Society, Intergovernmental Organization
Speaker 3: Hiu-Yu Vanessa Chan, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 4: Alessia Sposini, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Speaker 2: Setu Bandh Upadhyay, Civil Society, Intergovernmental Organization
Speaker 3: Hiu-Yu Vanessa Chan, Private Sector, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 4: Alessia Sposini, Civil Society, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The sensitive nature of this session demands a format that fosters open and frank discussions and a 60-minute roundtable provides this crucial environment. Face-to-Face Exchange: A roundtable positions participants on an equal footing, facilitating direct dialogue and encouraging all voices to be heard. Nuanced viewpoints and challenging perspectives can be expressed constructively. Mutual Respect & Trust: By enabling direct, respectful conversations, the roundtable format fosters collaboration and maximizes the potential for finding common ground on this critical issue. Exchange of Expertise: The roundtable model allows for exchange on complex topics such as conflict and technology with a variety of stakeholders, who may not regularly engage in the same discursive platforms or sectors, allowing for effective knowledge exchange and networking. In-Depth Exploration: The roundtable format allows for in-depth discussion of complex issues compared to a traditional panel. Participants can delve into specific concerns and potential solutions, ensuring all viewpoints are considered.
Duration (minutes): 60
Format description: The sensitive nature of this session demands a format that fosters open and frank discussions and a 60-minute roundtable provides this crucial environment. Face-to-Face Exchange: A roundtable positions participants on an equal footing, facilitating direct dialogue and encouraging all voices to be heard. Nuanced viewpoints and challenging perspectives can be expressed constructively. Mutual Respect & Trust: By enabling direct, respectful conversations, the roundtable format fosters collaboration and maximizes the potential for finding common ground on this critical issue. Exchange of Expertise: The roundtable model allows for exchange on complex topics such as conflict and technology with a variety of stakeholders, who may not regularly engage in the same discursive platforms or sectors, allowing for effective knowledge exchange and networking. In-Depth Exploration: The roundtable format allows for in-depth discussion of complex issues compared to a traditional panel. Participants can delve into specific concerns and potential solutions, ensuring all viewpoints are considered.
Policy Question(s)
What challenges and opportunities are perceived with the use of AI in improving targeting, in terms of target selection and engagement?
How can data training be monitored at the national level, to ensure increased military precision without biases, hallucinations, privacy risks, and even loss of control?
What current developments in International Humanitarian Law are focusing on AI use in military context, and how are these developments linked to the debates at the Group of Governmental Experts on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain a practical understanding of implementing AI governance in the context of warfare. They will acquire insights into translating legal principles into technical specifications, and learn about real-world case studies of AI deployment. This session will aim to equip the participants, whether they are policymakers, the technical community or civil society, with the checklist/ recommendations of IHL compliance by design to promote AI for Good. They will understand the challenges posed by generative AI and disinformation, and explore mechanisms for corporate accountability. They will leave with knowledge of actionable strategies for promoting responsible AI development and deployment, contributing to a safer and more ethical digital future in armed conflict.
Description:
Building on the urgent discussions of our previous session (WS #184), this workshop delves into the practical implementation of AI governance in the military domain. While 60 countries endorsed the REAIM 2023 Call to Action on responsible military AI, translating it into technical standards remains a challenge. This session will examine case studies of AI implementation in military contexts, highlighting successes and failures in applying legal and ethical principles. We will discuss how International Humanitarian Law can be translated into concrete technical standards for AI systems, encouraging a "compliance by design" approach. We will address risks posed by generative AI, deep-fakes, and disinformation on the battlefield, and discuss potential countermeasures. We will investigate the role of private sector companies in developing military AI, and explore mechanisms for ensuring ethical development and corporate accountability. We will incorporate diverse regional perspectives on AI and warfare, considering varying security challenges and regulatory environments. This interactive workshop will bring together diverse stakeholders including legal experts, AI researchers, military personnel, and civil society representatives to draft “IHL compliance by design” checklist/recommendations based on best practices. This session will discuss the execution of actionable strategies for implementing AI governance in warfare, ensuring that technological advancements remain aligned with the law of war and ethical considerations. Through multistakeholder perspectives and solution-oriented discussion, we strive to contribute to the development of a safer and more responsible digital future in the context of armed conflict.
Building on the urgent discussions of our previous session (WS #184), this workshop delves into the practical implementation of AI governance in the military domain. While 60 countries endorsed the REAIM 2023 Call to Action on responsible military AI, translating it into technical standards remains a challenge. This session will examine case studies of AI implementation in military contexts, highlighting successes and failures in applying legal and ethical principles. We will discuss how International Humanitarian Law can be translated into concrete technical standards for AI systems, encouraging a "compliance by design" approach. We will address risks posed by generative AI, deep-fakes, and disinformation on the battlefield, and discuss potential countermeasures. We will investigate the role of private sector companies in developing military AI, and explore mechanisms for ensuring ethical development and corporate accountability. We will incorporate diverse regional perspectives on AI and warfare, considering varying security challenges and regulatory environments. This interactive workshop will bring together diverse stakeholders including legal experts, AI researchers, military personnel, and civil society representatives to draft “IHL compliance by design” checklist/recommendations based on best practices. This session will discuss the execution of actionable strategies for implementing AI governance in warfare, ensuring that technological advancements remain aligned with the law of war and ethical considerations. Through multistakeholder perspectives and solution-oriented discussion, we strive to contribute to the development of a safer and more responsible digital future in the context of armed conflict.
Expected Outcomes
- This session aims to produce an “IHL Compliance by Design” checklist/ recommendations, outlining best practices for integrating International Humanitarian Law into the development of military AI systems.
- Participants will gain practical insights into translating legal principles into technical standards in the context of militarisation and conflict, advancing responsible innovation.
- The session will identify key challenges and actionable strategies for corporate accountability and countering disinformation in the AI domain.
- The session will contribute to ongoing discussions on AI governance, informing future policy recommendations and research agendas.
- It will provide a roadmap to governments and intergovernmental organizations like the United Nations to strengthen the use of AI for Good. An outcome document, including the checklist, will be disseminated post-event to facilitate wider impact and follow-up discussions.
Hybrid Format: To facilitate interaction between online and onsite participants, we'll leverage Zoom's features for seamless Q&A, live polls, and chat. A dedicated online moderator will monitor the chat and address questions, ensuring all voices are heard. We'll encourage active participation from online attendees through polls & Q&A. Additionally, we'll also utilize live captioning tools for accessibility, and record the session for later viewing by those who can't attend live.