Thrilled to share that I'm starting a new position as AI Advisor and SPS Programme Manager at NATO HQ in Brussels! This role represents a significant step in my career, and I'm eager to tackle new challenges in the fields of AI, security, and technology.
I look forward to contributing to democracy and freedom worldwide.
#NewJob#CareerGrowth#AI#Security#Technology
Fortifying AI: Pentagon's Initiative Against Adversarial Threats
The Pentagon is spearheading an essential initiative, the Guaranteeing AI Robustness Against Deception (GARD) program, aimed at bolstering the defenses of AI systems in military applications against adversarial attacks. This move is crucial in an era where the line between technological advancement and ethical responsibility increasingly blurs, especially concerning autonomous weaponry.
Adversarial attacks, where AI is deceived by manipulated data to produce erroneous outcomes, pose a significant risk, potentially leading to unintended casualties on the battlefield. The GARD program, developed with the collaboration of renowned entities like Two Six Technologies, IBM, MITRE, University of Chicago, and Google Research, is a testament to the Pentagon's commitment to ensuring the safety and reliability of AI systems. It emphasizes responsible behavior in AI deployment, requiring stringent approval processes for all systems.
Resources developed under GARD, including the Armory virtual platform, the Adversarial Robustness Toolbox (ART), and the APRICOT dataset, are now accessible to the broader research community. These tools are instrumental in advancing our understanding and development of AI systems resilient to adversarial threats.
As we navigate the complexities of integrating AI into defense, initiatives like GARD are vital in ensuring that autonomous weapons operate as intended, safeguarding against the potentially catastrophic consequences of AI deception. It's a stride towards ethical advancement, emphasizing the importance of security and reliability in military AI applications.
#ArtificialIntelligence#MilitaryTech#EthicalAI#GARDProgram#Pentagon#DefenseInnovation
Chair, Executive Board Adviser, UK Representative, and Independent Scientific Advisor. Expert in engineering, security, and education. Led $1.2B projects. Advocate for human rights and gender equality. Proud Freemason
AI is turning signals into intelligence for the military.
Here's why:
🚨 Enhanced threat detection:
AI-powered systems are capable of detecting potential threats with unprecedented accuracy and speed. By rapidly analyzing large volumes of complex signal data, these smart systems can identify and classify potential adversaries, including stealthy and evasive targets, enabling quicker decision-making and enhanced situational awareness.
🌐 Real-time situational awareness:
By continuously monitoring and processing signals from various sources, operators/analysts can make informed choices during critical missions, significantly improving the overall effectiveness and safety of military operations.
⁉️ Anomaly detection:
The goal of anomaly detection is to highlight deviations from expected or normal behavior, which could signify potential threats, vulnerabilities, or important events that require further investigation.
Military personnel are working hard to do more with less. And the stakes are incredibly high.
AI is just one avenue that can enable them to be safer and better prepared for what's to come.
Interested in learning more about the first AI-powered signal and waveform intelligence platform?
Learn more here:
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- The global geopolitical implications of AI extend beyond traditional state actors to encompass non-state actors and transnational actors as-well.
- As the global geopolitical dynamics surrounding AI continue to evolve, it is clear that the strategic importance of AI will intensify in the years to come. Nations that lead in AI innovation and adoption will exert significant influence over global affairs, shaping the future balance of power ...
#Geopolitics#AI#GlobalPowerDynamics
Technopolitika: Role of AI in Shaping Global Geopolitical Dynamics
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The Weaponization of Artificial Intelligence
An overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is enabling threat actors to target the defense industrial base. #Firefly image for attention.
https://lnkd.in/epnh-BaS
Human in the loop vs Fully #autonomous mode (to find, track and engage #targets): fully autonomous mode will be faster and more precise.
When? most probably already by now.
Defense #AI in Ukraine
The European research center 'Defense AI Study' has published my research on Ukraine(“Ukraine: Survival of the Smartest”).
In this study, I share the current state of the Defense #AI Ecosystem in Ukraine and my vision for future steps to surpass Russia in battlefield AI.
I also discuss crucial lessons learned during the war for the Western World.
!!!Link in the first comment!!!
P.S.
Heiko Borchert , Thank you, for this opportunity!
#artificialintelligence#defrnseai#defensetech#ukrainerussiawar
Im privileged to announce a passion project I’ve been developing for the past 5 months to bridge a visible gap in cybersecurity and the current developments surrounding AI.
ReconnAI. A comprehensive framework enveloping the integration of Artificial Intelligence to Offensive Security - in the Reconnaissance phase.
Leveraging pre-existing capabilities of the current toolset available to penetration testers to make a more efficient task of the enumeration stages in any penetration test.
Modular toolset, comes prepackaged with a defined selection of popular tools for Reconnaissance. Also, with the option to bring your own binary into the tool for the AI to leverage results from, benefiting your testing in the context and scope of any environment.
Currently Unix-based
A conference paper is currently in the process on the topic, any updates will be posted to my LinkedIn.
A demo of the current version can be found here:
Unlocking the Space Economy for All | Space Lawyer | Worked on: Amazon Project Kuiper, GALILEO, EGNOS | Why care? Space is the New Frontier with $ trillions in assets, and it can’t be the new Wild West. #SpaceForGood
So many of us may feel we live in a time when technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, transforming various aspects of our lives.
One of the most influential technologies of our era is artificial intelligence (AI), which has the potential to revolutionize both civilian and military domains.
In this post, I will share some insights from a recent paper that explores the role of AI in military operations, with a special focus on outer space security.
This topic is important because AI is reshaping the dynamics of warfare, introducing new capabilities and challenges in terrestrial and space domains.
As space becomes more contested and congested, AI can offer solutions for enhancing situational awareness, decision-making, and operational efficiency.
However, AI also poses ethical and technical dilemmas that require careful consideration and regulation.
The paper, written by Dr. Ulpia-Elena Botezatu, a scientific researcher at the National Institute for Research and Development in Informatics and the Romanian Space Agency, provides a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of AI's implications for military settings.
It covers four main points of discussion:
• an evaluation of AI applications in terrestrial warfare, using real-world technologies such as Project Maven and BAE Systems’ Taranis as examples;
• an examination of AI’s contributions and risks in the field of cybersecurity;
• an in-depth look at AI’s growing influence in space security, including technical aspects of systems like the U.S. Space-Based Infrared and the European Data Relay System; and
• an analysis of the ethical and policy challenges associated with AI deployment, informed by the author’s viewpoints on the necessity of international regulation.
The author urges military professionals and policymakers to adopt a responsible and proactive approach to AI integration in military operations, especially in the space domain.
It suggests that AI should be used as a complementary and augmenting tool, not a replacement or a substitute for human judgment and accountability.
It also calls for international cooperation and regulation to ensure the ethical and legal standards of AI deployment, as well as the prevention of conflicts and escalation in space.
The paper emphasizes the need for a balanced and nuanced perspective on AI’s role in warfare and space security, acknowledging both its benefits and challenges.
The full paper can be accessed at the link in the comments.
What are your thoughts on this topic? How do you think AI will impact the future of warfare and space security?
Let me know in the comments below and let's start a conversation!
#spacelaw#AIinSpace#SpaceSecurity#AI
Reference: Botezatu, U. (2023). AI-Centric secure outer space operations. BULLETIN OF "CAROL I" NATIONAL DEFENCE UNIVERSITY.
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