Navigating the AI Battlefield: Balancing innovation and safety in AI-driven training

27 Mar 2025
Keynote Theatre
Keynote
The integration of AI in military training presents both opportunities and significant challenges. This panel will explore the balance required between innovation and safety, focusing on the risks associated with deploying immature AI technologies in combat scenarios. The panel will discuss the potential consequences of a “race-to-the-bottom” on safety standards as nations rush to deploy AI capabilities ahead of their adversaries.
Chairperson
Benjamin Bell
Dr. Benjamin Bell, Chief Executive Officer - Intelligent Training Innovations
Speakers
Richard Boyd
Mr Richard Boyd, Chief Executive Officer - Ultisim
Vinay Setty
Professor Vinay Setty, Professor/ Chief Technology Officer - University of Stavanger/ Factiverse
Simona Soare
Dr. Simona Soare, Professor of Strategy and Technology - Lancaster University
J.J. Walcutt
Dr. J.J. Walcutt, Human Development Technical Advisor - Force Development Directorate (AF/A1D) Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services