AI Ethics and National Security with Nidhi Sinha of the Center for AI and Digital Policy

Episode notes

Nidhi Sinha, a research fellow at the Center for AI and Digital Policy, joins this episode to discuss the ethical challenges of AI in national security, such as predictive policing and cyber surveillance. They explore how to balance innovation with individual rights and the role of AI in shaping global equity. Nidhi shares insights from her extensive experience to illuminate how democratic societies can manage AI's impact responsibly. Nidhi's work focuses on making technology equitable and shaping ethical AI policies. She develops AI frameworks that uphold democratic values and leads international policy discussions for the G7 and the G20. In this episode, she delves into topics like lethal autonomous weapons systems, biometric identification, predictive policing, and cyber surveillance, highlighting the potential risks and ethical concerns surrounding their use. Nidhi emphasizes the need for strong prohibitions on violating technologies and the importance of independent oversight agencies to hold organizations accountable.