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Responsible Bytes

Dr Zena Assaad
Artificial Intelligence
Nuclear Deterrence
United States
Human Control
Responsible AI
Dignity
International Humanitarian Law
Autonomous Weapons
Human Dignity
Science Communication
Ethics
Russia
Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems
Gc Reaim
Chatgpt
Singapore
China
International Law
Data Centers
Social Media

Welcome to the Responsible Bytes podcast, where we talk about all things safe and responsible technology. Technology is changing our world and the way we live in it. In this podcast we explore what those changes look like and what they mean for our present and our future. Listen in as I chat to people working in and around the technology sector, unpacking our increasingly complex and evolving digi... more

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In this episode, our host Dr. Zena Assaad is joined by Dr. Lorenn Ruster to chat about Pope Leo XIV's recently released encyclical, Magnifica Humanitis. Focusing on AI and human dignity, we explore how religious perspectives influence AI ethics, the ... more

In this episode, Dr. Zena Assaad interviews Dr. Klaudia Klonowska about the legality of targeting data centers in armed conflict, especially in the context of recent Middle East conflicts. They explore international law, dual-use technology, and the ... more

In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Simon Chesterman, a law professor at the National University of Singapore, about the shifting power dynamics in AI regulation. They discuss the challenges of regulating fas... more

In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, host Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Branka Marijan, a senior researcher at Project Ploughshares, about the concept of 'trust by design' in military AI. They explore the importance of trust in technology,... more

In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, our host Dr Zena Assaad sits down with Dr Yasmin Afina to discuss the Roundtable for AI Security and Ethics (RAISE). The conversation explores the tension between ethics and national security, particu... more

In this episode, our host Dr Zena Assaad is joined by Alison Kershaw, an award winning science communicator. The conversation explores the challenges of science communication in an age of generative AI. Together they unpack the layered marketing behi... more

In this episode of the Responsible Bytes podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad interviews Sofia Romansky, an analyst at the Hague Center for Strategic Studies (HCSS) and project coordinator for the Global Commission on Responsible AI in the Military Domain (GC RE... more

In this episode of the Responsible Bites podcast, Dr. Zena Assaad speaks with Dr. Lena Trabucco about the implications of AI and autonomous systems in military contexts. They explore the concept of human control in warfare, the differences between AI... more

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Dr Lorenn Ruster
Researcher at the Australian National University; independent advisor on responsible AI
Australian National University
Episode: Human Dignity and AI: Insights from the Pope's Encyclical with Lorenn Ruster
Klaudia Klonowska
Postdoctoral researcher at Science Po
Science Po
Episode: Are Data Centers Legitimate Military Targets? Legal Insights with Klaudia Klonowska
Simon Chesterman
Law professor at the National University of Singapore
National University of Singapore
Episode: Navigating Power Dynamics in AI Regulation with Simon Chesterman
Branka Marijan
Senior researcher at Project Ploughshares
Project Ploughshares
Episode: Trust by Design for Military AI with Branka Marijan
Dr. Yasmin Afina
Researcher at the UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) focusing on AI, international security policy and international law
UN Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
Episode: AI Security and Ethics with Yasmin Afina
Alison Kershaw
Award-winning science communicator
Episode: Beyond the Hype: Science Communication in an AI-Driven World with Alison Kershaw
Sofia Romansky
Analyst at the Hague Center for Strategic Studies and the GC Reaim Project Coordinator
Hague Center for Strategic Studies; GC Reaim
Episode: Responsible by design: An overview of the GC REAIM strategic guidance report with Sofia Romansky
Lena Trabucco
Non-residential research fellow at the Stockton Center for International Law, US Naval War College
Stockton Center for International Law, US Naval War College
Episode: The Evolution of Human Control in Warfare with Lena Trabucco
Jessica Dorsey
Assistant Professor of International Law at Utrecht University
Utrecht University
Episode: Navigating the future of military AI with Jessica Dorsey

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Responsible by design: An overview of the GC REAIM strategic guidance report with Sofia Romansky
Q: So can you unpack a little bit for me the statement you made earlier where you said that you didn't feel we took it far enough with the recommendations?
She notes the difficulty of pushing beyond general statements to concrete tools, emphasizing the balance between high-level governance concepts and meaningful, actionable guidance that still allows national adaptation and avoids prescribing specific technologies.
Responsible by design: An overview of the GC REAIM strategic guidance report with Sofia Romansky
Q: Well, Sofia, you mentioned that if we could bring it down to a smaller level and come to a consensus, what were the challenges to actually reach a consensus?
The guest explains that consensus is hard due to the multidisciplinary nature of the field, but emphasizes that no views were fundamentally incompatible and that finding common language and shared intent was key; the process required balancing diverse perspectives while keeping a shared goal in sight.
Are Data Centers Legitimate Military Targets? Legal Insights with Klaudia Klonowska
Q: What role do AI capabilities play in evolving the interpretation of proportionality?
AI and advanced surveillance can broaden what is considered foreseeable harm, expanding the scope of proportionality beyond immediate physical damage to include disruption of critical civilian services and economic functioning that rely on data centers.
Are Data Centers Legitimate Military Targets? Legal Insights with Klaudia Klonowska
Q: How does dual-use status of data centers affect their classification as military targets?
Dual-use status means data centers can be civilian infrastructure while also supporting military activity; this makes it harder to classify them as military targets because they may not be solely dedicated to military use, requiring careful analysis of current or future military contribution and potential advantages.
Are Data Centers Legitimate Military Targets? Legal Insights with Klaudia Klonowska
Q: Is there any requirement about documentation for whether data centers are used for military AI?
There is no explicit obligation for states or companies to disclose specific uses of data centers for military purposes, though there is recognition that such transparency would help assess legality and proportionality; the current reality is that information is often opaque and hard to verify.

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The show centers on safe and responsible technology, with a strong emphasis on governance, ethics, and international considerations around AI, military tech, and digital policy. Across episodes, listeners hear thoughtful conversations with lawyers, researchers, policymakers, and science communicators who analyze how emerging technologies intersect with international law, security, and public discourse. Notable throughlines include how to balance innovation with accountability, the challenges of cross-border governance, and practical pathways for responsible deployment, transparency, and human oversight in complex tech systems. A standout trait is the depth of expert commentary combined with accessible explanations for broader audiences, mak... more

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