An introduction to a new symposium examines the growing connection between international law and artificial intelligence in armed conflict. The piece signals a focused discussion on how legal frameworks may apply as AI becomes more relevant to military and security operations.
The introduction is authored by LtCol Nick Wobma, Maria Tolppa and Kubo Mačák, bringing together expertise from the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence and academia. Their combined backgrounds suggest the symposium is designed to bridge practical defense perspectives with legal scholarship.
At its core, the symposium appears to address the challenges raised when AI is used in conflict settings. That includes the broader question of how existing international legal rules interact with emerging technologies and what issues legal experts, policymakers and military practitioners need to confront.
As an opening contribution, the article serves as a framework for the broader series rather than a final answer to the debate. It sets the stage for deeper examination of AI, warfare and the law, highlighting an area of international legal discussion that is becoming increasingly important.
