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AI and the Future of War

Sep 4, 2022

Join Paul Scharre, Vice President and Director of Studies at CNAS and a former US Army Ranger, as he dives into the critical intersection of AI and national security. He shares insights on the complexities of military AI applications and the challenges of integrating technology in warfare. Historical perspectives reveal the dangers of autonomous weapons and the ethical dilemmas in modern combat. Scharre emphasizes the need for human oversight and collaboration in defense technology to ensure a stable and safe future in warfare.

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Episode guests

Paul Scharre

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Intro

3min

AI and the Future of Military Operations

6min

Vulnerabilities of Military AI

17min

Historical Perspectives on Arms Control and AI

13min

Expanding Opportunities in AI Safety and Governance

3min

Collaboration in Defense Technology

10min

The Harsh Realities of Warfare Through Historical Lens

2min

Navigating the Complexities of AI and Human Power

3min

AI safety is having a moment. To discuss why AI safety matters for national security, today I have on Paul Scharre (@Paul_scharre). He’s the Vice President and Director of Studies at CNAS. He previously served in OSD Policy and as a US Army Ranger.

We discuss

What the future of war looks like as militaries around the world adopt AI technologies
Why using AI in warfare isn't as easy as people think
How supply chains can be used as a form of arms control
Historical weapons so horrible people simply didn't use them
How to get a job at CNAS (they're hiring at cnas.org/careers)

Outro music: A.I. 爱 by 王力宏 Wang Leehom, a very much cancelled Taiwanese pop star https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4DuqEL0ChQ.

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