Paul Mozur, a global technology correspondent for The New York Times, unveils how Ukraine is rapidly becoming a hub for autonomous weapons amid its conflict with Russia. He discusses the groundbreaking innovations in AI-driven military technology and how these advancements could reshape warfare. Mozur also tackles the ethical dilemmas surrounding killer robots, emphasizing the dangers of machines making life-and-death decisions without human oversight. As warfare evolves, he highlights the pressing need for regulations to address these formidable challenges.

On December 15, the New York Times published an article that detailed an investigation conducted by three of its reporters into how Russian state media uses American right wing and Chinese media to portray the ongoing war in Ukraine to Russian citizens. The investigation utilized thousands of leaked emails from correspondence within a Russian state media agency and with Russian security services, to uncover how the Kremlin crafts its narratives and spreads disinformation to its people. To unpack the findings of the investigation and their implications, Lawfare associate editor Katherine Pompilio sat down with the journalists that conducted the investigation: Paul Mozur, a New York Times correspondent focused on technology and geopolitics in Asia; Adam Satariano, a New York Times technology correspondent focused on digital policy; and Aaron Krolik, an interactive news journalist and developer also at the Times. They discussed how they conducted their investigation, Russia's propaganda machine that they describe as the country's greatest wartime success, the limits of the disinformation campaign, and more.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last month, the New York Times ran a story about YouTube videos promoting tourism to China and promoting messages sympathetic to the Chinese government. The accounts are a part of a broader network of profiles on Twitter, YouTube and other social media, spreading pro-Beijing narratives. To talk through the story and what to make of the accounts, Jacob Schulz sat down with one of the story's authors, Paul Mozur, a reporter at the New York Times, and Darren Linvill, an associate professor at the University of Clemson. They talked through who exactly these accounts are, what messages they promote and how to think about what impact they're having.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Mozur, Asia technology reporter for The New York Times, shares his harrowing experience of being forced to leave China after a decade of reporting. He delves into the emotional turmoil of sudden expulsion amidst rising tensions and government surveillance. Mozur also discusses the unsettling rise of xenophobia during the pandemic, particularly against minority groups. He highlights the impact of misinformation regarding COVID-19 origins and the need for better communication in strained U.S.-China relations moving forward.

Paul Mozur, a technology reporter for The New York Times based in Shanghai, sheds light on the harrowing details of China's crackdown on Uighur Muslims. He discusses the recent leak of over 400 pages of internal documents that reveal the systematic detention of more than a million people in Xinjiang. Mozur contrasts the government's narrative with the grim reality of oppressive policies and highlights the critical role of journalism in uncovering these truths. The chilling climate of fear among officials and the silence of the international community also take center stage.