Responsible Bytes

In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, our host Dr Zena Assaad sits down with Dr Yasmin Afina to discuss the Roundtable for AI Security and Ethics (RAISE). The conversation explores the tension between ethics and national security, particularly in the context of implementing responsible AI. It also highlights the challenges faced by small and medium enterprises in operationalising ethical AI. More about our guest:📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasminafina/🌐To learn more about RAISE: https://unidir.org/raise/🌐RAISE policy brief: https://unidir.org/publication/governance-of-artificial-intelligence-in-the-military-domain-a-multi-stakeholder-perspective-on-priority-areas/More about our host:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zena_assaad/📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zena-assaad/🔵BlueSky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/zenaassaad.bsky.social🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/Watch or listen to more episodes:🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/responsible-bytes/id1800177424🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/2x2yNvU6OY1LBLX1TsuAfB Or find us anywhere else you get your podcasts!Follow us online:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responsiblebytespodcast/📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsible-bytes-podcast/🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/responsible-bytes-podcast

In this episode, our host Dr Zena Assaad is joined by Alison Kershaw, an award winning science communicator. The conversation explores the challenges of science communication in an age of generative AI. Together they unpack the layered marketing behind artificial intelligence and why its promises resonate so widely. From claims about productivity and economic growth to the sweeping narratives that shape public perception, they explore how AI is being sold to us and why that matters. They also delve into the limitations of generative AI, such as ChatGPT, in science communication and explain why critical thinking is so important.More about our guest:📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonkershaw/More about our host:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zena_assaad/📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zena-assaad/🔵BlueSky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/zenaassaad.bsky.social🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/Watch or listen to more episodes:🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/responsible-bytes/id1800177424🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/2x2yNvU6OY1LBLX1TsuAfB Or find us anywhere else you get your podcasts!Follow us online:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responsiblebytespodcast/📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsible-bytes-podcast/🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/responsible-bytes-podcast

In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad interviews Sofia Romansky, an analyst at the Hague Center for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and project coordinator for the Global Commission on Responsible AI in the Military Domain (GC REAIM). They discuss the complexities of integrating AI into military practices, the challenges of achieving consensus among diverse stakeholders, and the importance of human-centered design in AI development. The conversation also covers the GC REAIM strategic guidance report, which outlines recommendations for responsible AI use in military contexts, and emphasises the need for multidisciplinary collaboration and reflection in technology engagement. Resources mentioned in this episode:Link to the GC REAIM strategic guidance report: https://hcss.nl/report/gc-reaim-responsible-by-design-strategic-guidance-report/Link to the IEEE SA white paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10707139More about our guest:📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofia-romansky/🌐Website: https://hcss.nl/expert/sofia-romansky/More about our host:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zena_assaad/📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zena-assaad/🔵BlueSky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/zenaassaad.bsky.social🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/Watch or listen to more episodes:🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/responsible-bytes/id1800177424🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/2x2yNvU6OY1LBLX1TsuAfB Or find us anywhere else you get your podcasts!Follow us online:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responsiblebytespodcast/📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsible-bytes-podcast/🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/responsible-bytes-podcast

In this episode of the Responsible Bites podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Dr. Lena Trabucco about the implications of AI and autonomous systems in military contexts. They explore the concept of human control in warfare, the differences between AI-enabled and traditional weapons systems, and the evolving role of operators. The conversation also touches on the challenges of academic writing, the impact of parenthood on career ambitions, and the importance of interdisciplinary dialogue. Link to Lena's three part article series on human control: https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/ils/More about our guest:📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lena-trabucco-8075a340/More about our host:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zena_assaad/📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zena-assaad/🔵BlueSky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/zenaassaad.bsky.social🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/Watch or listen to more episodes:🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/responsible-bytes/id1800177424🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/2x2yNvU6OY1LBLX1TsuAfB Or find us anywhere else you get your podcasts!Follow us online:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responsiblebytespodcast/📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsible-bytes-podcast/🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/responsible-bytes-podcast

In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Jessica Dorsey, an Assistant Professor of International Law, about the recent CCW GGE on LAWS meeting held in Geneva. They discuss the complexities of defining lethal autonomous weapon systems, the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, and the challenges posed by industry narratives and technical expertise in regulatory discussions. The conversation emphasises the need for responsible engagement with technology, particularly in military contexts, and the importance of asking questions across disciplines to foster better understanding and collaboration.  More about our guest:📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicadorsey/🌐Website: https://www.uu.nl/staff/JLDorseyMore about our host:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zena_assaad/📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-zena-assaad/🔵BlueSky: https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/zenaassaad.bsky.social🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/Watch or listen to more episodes:🍎 https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/responsible-bytes/id1800177424🔊 https://open.spotify.com/show/2x2yNvU6OY1LBLX1TsuAfB Or find us anywhere else you get your podcasts!Follow us online:📸Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/responsiblebytespodcast/📘LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/responsible-bytes-podcast/🌐Website: https://www.zenaassaad.com/responsible-bytes-podcast