Project Maven: A Marine Colonel, His Team, and the Dawn of AI Warfare
The integration of AI into modern warfare is no longer a theoretical concern. Katrina Manson’s Project Maven chronicles the real-world struggle to bring Silicon Valley tech to the Pentagon. We will discuss the internal and external conflicts sparked by this project, from the technical hurdles of computer vision in combat to the ethical protests from tech employees that redefined the relationship between “Big Tech” and the military.
Discussion Highlights:
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The Modern Arms Race: How AI is fundamentally changing the speed and scale of tactical decisions.
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The Tech-Military Divide: Exploring the cultural friction between software engineers and defense strategists.
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Accountability in the Age of Autonomy: Who is responsible when an algorithm makes a lethal decision?
Why You Should Join This Session: As global citizens, the intersection of tech and defense affects us all. This session provides a grounded, non-partisan space to discuss the geopolitical stakes of AI. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of how algorithms are rewriting the rules of national security and the ethical safeguards required in a digital world.
Attendance Instructions
Online via Google Meet
Once you register via Eventbrite, you will receive the direct link in your confirmation email. You will also receive the link in a reminder email before the event.
Space is limited, so please register only if you’re confident you can attend—and kindly cancel your registration if your plans change so we can open your spot to another participant.
