AI at War: Ethics, Security, and the Future of UK Defence

Written By Adam Scoot

Recently we spoke at the Digital Leaders 7th Public Sector AI Week where we gave our insights and thought leadership about AI at War: Ethics, Security, and the Future of UK Defence.

Overview

As Artificial Intelligence reshapes the modern battlefield, the UK faces an urgent challenge: how to harness AI for defence while ensuring security, accountability, and ethical integrity. From AI-driven cyber warfare and autonomous weapons to misinformation campaigns and predictive intelligence, the future of warfare is increasingly shaped by machine learning.

This talk explores:

  • How AI is revolutionising defence strategy, cybersecurity, and battlefield operations.

  • The ethical dilemmas of autonomous weapons—should AI make critical battlefield decisions?

  • The global AI arms race—how does the UK compete against China, Russia, and the US?

  • Policy, governance, and security risks—what must the UK do to lead in responsible AI defence?

Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the risks and opportunities of AI in warfare and why now is the time for the UK to set the standard for ethical and secure AI in defence.

Adam Scoot
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