Ashley Deeks

Ashley Deeks, the Class of 1948 Professor of Scholarly Research in Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, discusses her new book about the intersection of national security and artificial intelligence. She introduces the concept of a 'double black box,' where the secrecy of national security and the opacity of AI decision-making collide. Deeks tackles the challenges of oversight from Congress and the courts, the ethical tensions of AI in military contexts, and compares international AI regulation to the complexities of cyber norms.

Ashley Deeks, a Lawfare contributing editor and University of Virginia law professor, joins in a lively discussion about recent national security developments. They dive into President Trump's unexpected military support for Israel against Iran, analyzing the legal and political implications of the actions taken. The team humorously unpacks the chaotic U.S.-Israel relations, explores the Supreme Court's recent immigration rulings, and reflects on the ethical dimensions of deportation processes, all while weaving in personal anecdotes for a lighter touch.

Ashley Deeks and Kristen Eichensehr, law professors at the University of Virginia, discuss the concept of 'frictionless government' and its risks for foreign relations. They explore historical examples, such as post-9/11 actions, illustrating how consensus can lead to poor decision-making. The duo examines current U.S.-China relations and the evolving dynamics of U.S. policy towards Ukraine, stressing the importance of checks and balances and red teaming for effective governance and national security.

Professors Ashley Deeks and Mark Klamberg discuss the weaponization of AI in national security, exploring regulations, risks, and responsibility. Topics include AI in command systems, AI regulation in California and EU, safety in nuclear scenarios, international law challenges, and the need for non-traditional checks in AI regulation.

States are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence systems to enhance their national security decision-making. The real risks that states will deploy unlawful or unreliable national security AI make international regulations seem appealing, but what's the right model for them?Ashley Deeks is the Class of 1948 Professor of Scholarly Research in Law at the University of Virginia Law School. She's just published a paper for Laware's ongoing Digital Social Contract research paper series, in which she argues that, instead of looking to nuclear arms control as the model for national security AI regulation, states should look to how cyber operations are regulated. Lawfare Senior Editor Alan Rozenshtein spoke with Ashley about her research and what a successful regulatory regime for national security AI would look like.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.