Realities of
Algorithmic Warfare
The Realities of Algorithmic Warfare research programme conducts interdisciplinary research on the innovation, deployment, and impact of AI systems in the military domain, and reflects on their implications for civilian harm, security, human rights, and democratic principles. The programme shares its research findings and output through academic publications and events, and contributes to public and political debates via media such as op-eds, podcasts, radio, and documentaries.
Articles
RAW Media Interventions: Unpacking AI, Civilian Harm, and Legal Boundaries
Media
Over the summer of 2025, RAW researchers contributed to public debate and academic discourse on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in warfare, highlighting its legal, ethical, and operational consequences.
RAW Panel on Algorithmic Violence and Responsibility at EISA PEC
Conference
RAW members will convene an interdisciplinary panel on algorithmic violence and responsibility at the 18th Pan-European Conference (PEC) on International Relations.
Academic perspectives on UN Resolution 79/239: AI in the military domain
Media
RAW director Jessica Dorsey, along with other experts, urge immediate safeguards on military use of AI Decision-Support Systems in Contribution to UN Secretary-General’s report on AI in the military domain.
Interdisciplinary Workshop on: Who Are ‘Humans’ in Military AI?
Events
On 13 June 2025, the Realities of Algorithmic Warfare programme will co-host an interdisciplinary workshop investigating the ‘human’ in the development, use and impact of AI-driven military technologies.
PhD position to trace and investigate the realities of algorithmic warfare
Career Opportunities
Dr. Marijn Hoijtink and dr. Lauren Gould offer a 4-year, fully funded PhD position to trace and investigate the realities of algorithmic warfare – from innovation to deployment and its impact on civilian harm.
How new technologies are reshaping the nature of warfare
Commentary
Jessica Dorsey joined a panel of experts to discuss how new technologies are reshaping the nature of warfare in an episode of Focus Radio: Op de Snijtafel on NPO Radio 1 Extra.