ACMC’s latest Protection of Civilians training seminar explored ways to best safeguard civilians and civilian infrastructure in conflict environments influenced by new and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI).
The two day seminar in Canberra brought together Australian and international experts to consider the policy, legal and ethical implications of new technologies for civilians in armed conflict. It also explored the practical ways protection principles and International Humanitarian Law can be applied in this rapidly evolving space.
Centre for Civilians in Conflict Executive Director Hichem Khadhraoui provided the keynote address on the use of emerging technologies in conflict and the implications for civilians and critical infrastructure.
“The nature of conflict is changing rapidly, influenced by data-driven targeting, autonomous systems, digital surveillance, cyber operations, and mis- and disinformation. This presents a range of potential challenges for military, police and humanitarians actors,” ACMC Director-General Nicola Rosenblum said.
“The training seminar aimed to build a shared understanding of the risks, opportunities, and practical ways to anticipate and respond to these challenges.”
The seminar built on ACMC’s established series of Protection of Civilians training courses in recent years.
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