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Five people and a dog are seen outlined in orange, against an orange background. Two of the people talk to each other, one stands along with a stick, one walks a dog, and the other is in a wheelchair. All of them look at their mobile phones intently, and all cast shadows on the ground. The shadows are made up of network diagrams, being representative, rather than literal shadows.

Going to the Polls (Dis)Informed? The Role of Disinformation in the Upcoming US Elections

Written on . Posted in English, The US Presidential Election 2024.

On July 21, 2024, Joe Biden announced that he would be dropping out of the race, only a week after the assassination attempt on now official Republican candidate, Donald Trump. The electoral campaign which has so far been characterized by immense uncertainty, provides a perfect breeding ground for the spread of disinformation about the candidates and election process itself. As the stakes of the upcoming US elections remain incredibly high for both domestic and international politics, disinformation is becoming one of the most pressing challenges of our time.

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Logo der AI Safety Summit im UK, 1-2 November 2023

Der militärische Einsatz künstlicher Intelligenz braucht Regeln: Nur welche, darüber besteht keine Einigkeit

Written on . Posted in Deutsch.

Der Einsatz Künstlicher Intelligenz ist nicht auf zivile Zwecke begrenzt. Die Kriege in der Ukraine und in Gaza zeigen, wie umfassend KI bereits aktiv von militärischen Akteuren eingesetzt und getestet werden. Diese Entwicklung wirft jedoch erhebliche völkerrechtliche Fragen zum Einsatz solcher Systeme auf: Wie können maschinelle Entscheidungen kontrolliert und für eine Zuschreibung von Verantwortung nachvollzogen werden? Welche Rolle spielt der Mensch in diesen Prozessen? Dieser Blog diskutiert internationale Regulierungsinitiativen, die in der EU und den Vereinten Nationen im vergangenen Jahr angestoßen wurden.

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Beyond the Code: Unveiling Gender Dynamics in AI and Cybersecurity for International Security

Written on . Posted in English, Feminist Peace Research, PRIF Spotlight.

Emerging technologies are transforming foreign and security policy as they challenge traditional understandings of power, influence and security. Developments in artificial intelligence (AI) and the increasing importance of cyberspace are some of the most prominent in this regard. Yet, not only are there repercussions for security when narrowly conceived as state security, but they also affect gender relations and human security more broadly. Gender as an analytical category allows us to shed light on the impact of emerging technologies on inequalities, power and violence.

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AI for Arms Control: How Artificial Intelligence Can Foster Verification and Support Arms Control

Written on . Posted in English, PRIF Spotlight.

Time and again, modern technology has enhanced arms control - with satellites, surveillance planes or more potent sensory equipment – to detect traces of forbidden substances. More recently, uncrewed vehicles found their way into the arsenals of arms control inspectors, enhancing verification. A very promising yet more difficult application will be to make use of artificial intelligence (AI) in arms control. However, many people have mixed emotions when it comes to AI, and exaggerated hopes as well as unjustified fears dominate the debate. The aim of this paper is to dispel reservations and, based on small projects, show how AI can be used in a reasonable way to enhance arms control and verification without getting caught up in hype.

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