Liz Arnanz 5 October 2016
On 1 November, in the next session of PHAP's series of Expert Briefings, Naz Modirzadeh and Dustin Lewis from the Harvard Law School Program on International Law in Armed Conflict (PILAC), will present their recent report and research on algorithmically-derived “choices” and “decisions” made in armed conflict.
The report identifies and defines a new concept, “war algorithm,” as any algorithm that is expressed in computer code, that is effectuated through a constructed system, and that is capable of operating in relation to armed conflict. Through the “war algorithms” lens, the presenters will link international law pertaining to armed conflict and related accountability architectures to relevant technologies.
Understanding the legal and operational implications of new technologies is increasingly crucial for both legal and humanitarian practitioners. The development of technical autonomy in war contexts can strongly affect the conduct of hostilities, but it can also transform other aspects of war, such as guarding and transporting detainees, providing medical care, and delivering humanitarian assistance.
Read more about the event and register at https://phap.org/1nov2016
PHAP Legal Expert Briefings are targeted to legal practitioners as well as humanitarian practitioners seeking an advanced understanding of rules related to the protection of civilians in armed conflict.
