Algorithms of War

The Human Cost of AI in Conflict
1. Auflage 2027
ISBN: 978-1-5292-5193-7
Verlag: Bristol University Press

Buch, Englisch, 224 Seiten, Format (B × H): 129 mm x 198 mm

AI and algorithms now drive modern warfare, shaping surveillance and targeting. While promising precision, these systems often mask significant, hidden civilian harm. Algorithms of War moves past the binary debate of prohibition versus promotion, focusing instead on preserving humanity through better design and governance.

Drawing on testimony from conflicts around the world like Ukraine and Gaza, the book reveals how algorithmic logic can create dangerous distance between decision-makers and victims. Ultimately, it argues that humanity and a people-centred approach is essential to ensure accountability, strengthen civilian protection and legitimacy of military operations as AI continues to reshape the battlefield.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Moffett, Luke

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Internationales Recht und Europarecht Internationales Recht Internationales Kriegsrecht, Territorialrecht, Humanitäres Recht
• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Militärwesen Theorie der Kriegsführung und Militärwissenschaft
• Mathematik | Informatik EDV | Informatik Programmierung | Softwareentwicklung Algorithmen & Datenstrukturen
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziale Gruppen/Soziale Themen Ethische Themen & Debatten: Wissenschaft, Technologie, Medizin

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction

1. Decoding the Machine: Understanding Algorithms, AI and Machine Learning

2. Regulating War and Ensuring Humanity

3. The Rise of Drones, Algorithms and Autonomy in War

4. Piercing the Fog of War: Algorithms, Data and Datafication

5. AI Warfare in Decision-Making and Targeting

6. Regulating Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems

7. The “Triple Black Box”: AI Accountability, Responsibility and Transparency

8. Future Compliance or Catastrophe? The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Algorithms in War

Über Autor(innen)

Luke Moffett is Professor of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law at the School of Law, Queen’s University, Belfast. He conducted research in over a dozen countries from Colombia, Uganda, Iraq to Nepal, interviewing hundreds of individuals on how best to deal with the consequences of armed conflict. He works alongside victims, governments and armed groups on the role of reparations in addressing past violations, and the place of law in restraining war and securing victims' rights. He regularly contributes to podcasts, blogs and major news outlets on law in war and the impact on civilians.