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Overview
Explore how AI-powered weapons and autonomous military technology might serve as deterrents to global conflict, as Palmer Luckey makes the case that advanced defense systems could paradoxically lead to lasting peace.
Syllabus
- Introduction to AI in Military Defense
- The Role of AI-Powered Weapons
- Autonomous Systems as a Deterrent
- Palmer Luckey's Theory on AI for Peace
- AI in Cyber Warfare
- International Relations and AI
- Future of AI in Global Conflict Prevention
- Ethical and Societal Challenges
- Conclusion: Pathways to Peace
- Course Project and Discussion
Overview of AI and autonomous systems in military applications
Historical context of military deterrence
Types of AI-driven weapons and technology
Ethical implications and international law
Case studies of autonomous defense systems
Effectiveness and reliability of AI in preventing attacks
Analysis of Luckey's arguments for AI as a peacekeeping force
Critiques and counterarguments
The role of AI in cybersecurity and cyber deterrence
Defensive vs. offensive AI strategies
How AI affects diplomacy and balance of power
AI in multinational defense agreements and treaties
Emerging technologies and future trends
Potential risks and unintended consequences
The moral responsibility of AI development in military use
Public perception and media influence
Synthesizing AI technology with traditional diplomacy
Strategies for global cooperation on AI governance
Students develop a policy proposal for AI in military deterrence
Group discussions and debates on key topics
Subjects
Computer Science