[Short course] International law and the governance of AI-driven military technologies
This innovative two-day training programme will provide you with a deep understanding of military applications of artificial intelligence (AI). It will create a common basis of knowledge around key features of these technologies, their associated risks and benefits, and the various regimes of international law relevant to their governance.
Artificial Intelligence is revolutionising military operations, driving the development of autonomous weapons systems (AWS), decision-support tools (AI-DSS), and other advanced warfare technologies. While these innovations advance at a rapid pace and AI offer significant promise for military operations, they also pose substantial risks, particularly with regard to compliance with international law.
To address these risks, numerous governance efforts and initiatives have emerged, with a notable increase, particularly over the past two years. These efforts seek, among other things, to establish prohibitions, limits, and requirements for use while building on and reinforcing existing obligations under international law.
Yet, a lack of an informed understanding of these technologies and of how international legal frameworks apply to their development and use is an obstacle to the advancement of governance efforts.
This short course aims to contribute to the progress of governance efforts and other initiatives around AI-driven military technologies, by providing:
- An informed understanding of AI-driven military technologies, including AWS and AI-DSS; recent and upcoming developments in AI in the military domain; and an understanding of AI-related concepts, such as predictability, explainability, and traceability which are crucial for policymakers and experts to advance constructive debates.
- Knowledge of the different regimes of international law that play a role in the governance of AI-driven military technologies:
- Hard and soft law instruments in multilateral arms control and overview of different policy processes (GGE on LAWS, REAIM; UNGA, etc)
- Key issues of international humanitarian law and human rights law relevant to the governance of military AI
- Key issues of state responsibility, individual criminal responsibility and other accountability mechanisms relevant to the governance of military AI
Who should attend?
This short course is designed for policymakers, legal advisors, diplomats and other individuals involved or interested in the development, use, governance and adjudication of AI-enabled military technologies.
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Contact
For more information or questions, please contact educationtraining@asser.nl.