Autonomous systems are revolutionizing our lives, but they present clear international security concerns. Despite the risks, emerging technologies are increasingly applied as tools for cybersecurity and, in some cases, cyberwarfare. In this series, experts explore digital threats to democracy and security, and the geopolitical tensions they create.
On November 17, 2020, CIGI and Gateway House will convene the third meeting of the Canada-India Track 1.5 Dialogue, bringing together experts and government officials to continue to examine bilateral relations between Canada and India and to explore multilateral initiatives in the context of COVID-19 recovery.
While AI applications are expected to have a significantly positive impact on our lives, those same applications will also likely be abused or manipulated by bad actors. In this introductory essay for Modern Conflict and Artificial Intelligence, Meg King and Aaron Shull consider the many ethical questions that must be answered as we deploy new AI technologies.
Despite the headlines and the catchy titles, the nature and the extent of the AI arms race are hard to discern at this stage. In this essay, Amandeep Singh Gill unpacks the myriad legal, ethical and technical challenges that must be overcome before humans cede control to algorithms.
Join us in welcoming the Honourable Kevin Rudd to CIGI's Board of Directors. He served as Australia's twenty-sixth prime minister (2007–2010, 2013) and as foreign minister (2010–2012). Read more about his accomplishments and expertise here.
Nov. 12 – 1:00 p.m. EST (UTC–05:00): Join us for a virtual panel of experts discussing the environmental impact of multinational corporations. Panellists will consider how government and industry action could strengthen environmental justice and shape a more sustainable recovery from COVID-19.
Nov. 25 – 7:00 p.m. EST (UTC–05:00): Perpetrators of online gender-based violence are using technology to abuse women and girls. Join Suzie Dunn for a virtual presentation about misused technologies, followed by a panel discussion on possible responses to online gender-based violence.
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