AI, Politics and Warfare: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence

Join us as Professor Mark McNeilly delves into the implications of artificial intelligence for politics and warfare and what it means for society and individuals. The talk will examine how AI will impact political campaigns, governance, regulations, and trust along with its transformative effects on military strategy, tactics and strategic competition. 

Key topics will include AI’s role in campaign strategies, “fake news”, public services, autonomous weapons, intelligence gathering, and strategic decision-making, as well as the ethical considerations surrounding the use of AI in warfare. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of the strategic importance of AI and its potential to shape the future of both domestic global affairs. 

Professor McNeilly is the chair of the Provost’s AI Committee and teaches AI, marketing and leadership in UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. A former global marketing executive with IBM and Lenovo, he has authored books on strategy, leadership, and warfare, spoken to numerous business and military organizations on AI and strategy, and writes about AI in newsletter, Mimir’s Well.