Lawful by Design: Embedding Responsibility in Military Technology with Damian Copeland

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In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad interviews Dr. Damian Copeland, director at Article 36 Legal, discussing the intersection of military technology, legal compliance, and the implications of AI and autonomy in warfare. They explore the legal review process for weapons systems, the challenges posed by AI, and the importance of embedding legal considerations into the design of military technologies. The conversation also touches on accountability, the role of human factors, and the upcoming launch of the Lawful by Design initiative aimed at ensuring compliance with international humanitarian law from the outset of technology development.

Relevant links from this episode:

🔗🔗Link to the Lawful by Design online event scheduled for 12th June: https://events.humanitix.com/launch-event-lawful-by-design

🔗🔗Australia's guide to legal reviews: https://files.apils.org/au/240410_adf_guide_to_art_36_legal_review.pdf

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