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National Security Carve-Outs Undermine AI Regulations

The FBI and DHS should independently evaluate AI systems, mitigate harm, train staff, consult with stakeholders, and offer recourse for harm.

Israel’s Rewriting of the Law of War

A close analysis of Israeli government statements on “proportionality” and civilian harm.

Early Edition: December 21, 2023

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Keeping Sight of Our Moral Compass as the Israel-Hamas War Rages

Too many on either side speak to themselves as if the other side didn’t exist or isn’t relevant.
Libia Patricia Ipuana Epiayu (known as Señora Livia), a Wayuu village elder in Colombia's La Guajira Peninsula, works in October 2023 next to solar panels and a purified water storage tank that she helped bring to her community. The village painted the fence posts around the water facility as a sign of its importance. (Screen capture from video courtesy of Convite AC - Fundación Convite Colombia, via HelpAge International.)

The Climate Crisis and Aging: Capitalizing on Traditional Knowledge and Innovation

A Colombia case shows how older people can lead their communities to sustainability and resilience. Their participation is essential.
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EU’s AI Act Falls Short on Protecting Rights at Borders

More robust and enforceable governance mechanisms are needed to regulate the high-risk AI experiments at borders, including a moratorium on violent technologies and red lines under…

Early Edition: December 20, 2023

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The Just Security Podcast: Disinformation and Threats Ahead of the 2024 U.S. Elections

The 2024 election is a stress test for American democracy: Are officials and social media platforms ready for a barrage of disinformation?
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The Commercial Space Act of 2023 is Bad for National Security

The Commercial Space Act prioritizes industry growth and international obligations over national security. It doesn't have to choose.

Early Edition: December 19, 2023

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Senator Sanders’ New Resolution Could Force U.S. to Confront Any Complicity in Civilian Harm in Gaza

The Sanders resolution offers a pathway to consider the role U.S. weapons are playing in devastating harm to civilians in Gaza and debate the wisdom and consequences of continuing…
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Trump’s Stated Goals for the U.S. Intelligence Community: Assessing the Impact

Former CIA and FBI officials assess the impact on national security in former President Trump's stated plans for the intelligence community.
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