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How to Capitalize on the AI-Driven Arms Race Between the U.S. and China? Which AI sectors stand to benefit most from the rapid integration of AI into conventional military hardware and software? Read Alpine Macro’s special report on this very topic, authored by my colleague, Chief Quantitative Strategist Henry Wu, CFA. Please reach out to us if you are interested in receiving a copy of this research paper. https://lnkd.in/eHPqb-b

Europe wants its AI future to remain European. In our defense coverage, POLITICO Europe has seen the European Commission’s draft plan, which commits to an “AI frontier initiative” to support defense-related models and safeguard technological sovereignty. The strategy also outlines new measures to boost AI adoption across various sectors, including manufacturing and agriculture, and to align the #AIAct with other EU regulations. It’s an early look at how Brussels is preparing to shape the next wave of AI, from defense to the factory floor. #AI #TechPolicy #Defense #EU #Policy #POLITICO #Defence

Publication 🚨 I am pleased to share a new SIPRI report, ‘Multilateral Policy on Autonomous Weapon Systems: Mapping the Way Forward’, authored by my colleagues in the Governance of AI Programme, Alexander Blanchard and Netta Goussac. After more than a decade of deliberations, the international community has made limited progress on the governance of Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS). This report provides a crucial analysis of the path forward, drawing on confidential interviews with state representatives and a thorough review of the multilateral landscape. Key findings include: 🔹The current debate is often framed as a false dichotomy between negotiating a legally binding instrument or not, masking the more nuanced positions held by states. 🔹While common ground exists, significant political will and leadership are required to translate it into tangible outcomes. 🔹There is a critical, and often missed, opportunity to align the specific AWS policy discussions with broader conversations on the military applications of AI. With the CCW GGE on LAWS mandate expiring at the end of 2026, the international community is at a critical juncture. This report offers a structured overview of options, trade-offs, and feasibility considerations to help policymakers navigate the complex decisions ahead. Read the full report here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/drKf-bfQ #AutonomousWeapons #AIGovernance #Disarmament #Armscontrol #InternationalSecurity #LAWS #CCW #UNGA

On September 2nd, Dennis Tanke & Noa Seidel invited guests to the first MU Defence Executive Breakfast in Düsseldorf. The perfect start also for our new colleague Oliver Stübs with Matthias Klaus's keynote speech, focusing on AI-supported decision-making in a military context: 🔹 Decision support is not just decision support Most providers on the market focus only on the first step of the OODA loop: Observe. However, situational awareness is not synonymous with an efficient decision-making process. 🔹 The system does not just provide advice It is often said that decision-making systems only assist humans in their tasks. However, automation bias, deskilling, and confirmation bias are often overlooked. The preparation of decisions has a significant impact on the final decision. How neutral are the algorithms really? 🔹 Humans make more mistakes, yes - but – We currently observe, for example with DELTA, Lavender, etc., the pros and cons of these systems and learn from them: Do speed, scalability, and error correction of machines outweigh the seemingly higher error rate of human actors? AI-based decision-making is indispensable in modern warfare, but the right balance of "Meaningful Human Control" still needs to be found – there is not much time left for that. Read the full insights from the MU Defence Executive Breakfast here: https://lnkd.in/dCnMJ_G8

Professor Nehal Bhuta has co-authored the final report of the Global Commission on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (GC REAIM), a major international initiative guiding the lawful, ethical, and responsible use of AI in military settings. Presented to the UN Security Council by Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, the report calls for stronger international cooperation and proposes a standing expert body to support inclusive governance of military AI. Read the full story: https://edin.ac/46zdFVZ

“Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof yesterday delivered the final report of the Global Commission on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (GC REAIM) to the UN Security Council. Professor Nehal Bhuta, Chair of Public International Law at the University of Edinburgh, was one of three international lawyers who co-authored the report. GC REAIM was created by the Kingdom of the Netherlands in March 2024, and was chaired by Former South Korean Foreign Minister Byung-se Yun. GC REAIM was composed of 18 Commissioners (including Professor Bhuta), who are global thought leaders from a range of disciplines, including international law, computer science, ethics and strategic studies. The Commissioners were mandated to develop a strategic guidance report on how to advance the responsible use of AI in the military domain. The report was released on 24 September 2025, in The Hague and in New York. Professor Bhuta said: "It was an honour and a privilege to serve on the Global Commission for Responsible AI in the Military Domain. Now more than ever, international cooperation is essential to ensure that the use of AI in military applications is lawful, ethical and responsible. Our final report provides a roadmap for states, corporations and international organizations to constrain the risks posed by military AI use, while maintaining human judgment and human responsibility at all times through the AI lifecycle." The report presented by Prime Minister Schoof makes a high-profile intervention in current debates about the global governance of military AI, with recommendations to states, industry and international organizations aimed at minimizing risks and maximizing potential benefits from the use of AI in the military domain, in accordance with international legal obligations. The report’s recommendation for the creation of a standing body of experts to serve as forum for dialogue, technical evaluation and the consolidation of best practices for further regulation, dovetails with the UN Secretary General’s recent recommendation for an inclusive multi-stakeholder process within the UN to shape the governance of military AI. In April 2025, Edinburgh Law School and the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office directly supported the work of GC REAIM by convening a two-day workshop of its 31-member Expert Group, in Edinburgh.” GC REAIM - Global Commission on Responsible Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain HCSS - The Hague Centre for Strategic Studies Eline Bötger Tessa de Haan Sofia Romansky Michael Horowitz Dr Zena Assaad Pak Shun Ng Rain Liivoja Jessica Dorsey Yasmin Afina, PhD Giacomo Persi Paoli Ariel Conn Vincent Boulanin Dr Ingvild Bode Adam J. Hepworth PhD GAICD Kenneth Payne Edson Prestes Saeed Al Dhaheri Thompson Chengeta Denise Garcia FCDO Services University of Edinburgh Law School #MilitaryAI #AIGovernance #AI #ResponsibilityByDesign #UNGA80 #UNSC #GCREAIM #REAIM #HCSS #UNIDIR #SIPRI #RSIS

On September 2nd, Dennis Tanke & Noa Seidel invited guests to the first MU Defence Executive Breakfast in Düsseldorf. The perfect start also for our new colleague Oliver Stübs with Matthias Klaus's keynote speech, focusing on AI-supported decision-making in a military context: 🔹 Decision support is not just decision support Most providers on the market focus only on the first step of the OODA loop: Observe. However, situational awareness is not synonymous with an efficient decision-making process. 🔹 The system does not just provide advice It is often said that decision-making systems only assist humans in their tasks. However, automation bias, deskilling, and confirmation bias are often overlooked. The preparation of decisions has a significant impact on the final decision. How neutral are the algorithms really? 🔹 Humans make more mistakes, yes - but – We currently observe, for example with DELTA, Lavender, etc., the pros and cons of these systems and learn from them: Do speed, scalability, and error correction of machines outweigh the seemingly higher error rate of human actors? AI-based decision-making is indispensable in modern warfare, but the right balance of "Meaningful Human Control" still needs to be found – there is not much time left for that. Read the full insights from the MU Defence Executive Breakfast here: https://lnkd.in/diBpy2KS

A timely read re defence and security sector - not only in Europe but also APAC region. While commercial outcome is important as ever, this sector also requires "new leadership culture that is mission-driven rather than market-driven"

On September 2nd, Dennis Tanke & Noa Seidel invited guests to the first MU Defence Executive Breakfast in Düsseldorf. The perfect start also for our new colleague Oliver Stübs with Matthias Klaus's keynote speech, focusing on AI-supported decision-making in a military context: 🔹 Decision support is not just decision support Most providers on the market focus only on the first step of the OODA loop: Observe. However, situational awareness is not synonymous with an efficient decision-making process. 🔹 The system does not just provide advice It is often said that decision-making systems only assist humans in their tasks. However, automation bias, deskilling, and confirmation bias are often overlooked. The preparation of decisions has a significant impact on the final decision. How neutral are the algorithms really? 🔹 Humans make more mistakes, yes - but – We currently observe, for example with DELTA, Lavender, etc., the pros and cons of these systems and learn from them: Do speed, scalability, and error correction of machines outweigh the seemingly higher error rate of human actors? AI-based decision-making is indispensable in modern warfare, but the right balance of "Meaningful Human Control" still needs to be found – there is not much time left for that. Read the full insights from the MU Defence Executive Breakfast here: https://lnkd.in/eBPUhpsB

𝐏𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐍: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐔𝐍 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞. Pakistan has called for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be regulated by the United Nations charter, particularly its military use, warning that “AI must not become a tool of coercion.” As artificial intelligence advances without meaningful checks, Pakistan’s call at the UN reflects wider concerns voiced by developing nations that powerful states will shape the rules to their advantage. 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫:This content is based on publicly available information from Dawn . It is shared for awareness and informational purposes only. For complete details, kindly refer to the official source. #baztalks #AIregulation #UnitedNations #EthicalAI #GlobalGovernance #AIregulation #AutonomousWeapons #UNCharter #TechPolicy