Cortney Weinbaum

Cortney Weinbaum, a Senior management scientist at RAND, dives into ethics in intelligence work, arguing for a standard of proper tradecraft, especially as AI becomes prevalent. She links historical intelligence failures to inadequate tradecraft and emphasizes the need for officers to grasp the limitations of the technology they use. Cortney critiques existing compliance models and advocates for a more ethical approach through psychological safety and peer mentoring, all while navigating the complexities of politicization in intelligence.