Ep 187: How AI, Data, and Cyber Capabilities Are Reshaping Global Conflict with Alexandra Ba-Tin

In this episode of The International Risk Podcast, we delve into the transformative impact of emerging technologies on modern warfare and international security with Alexandra Ba-Tin, a doctoral candidate at the University of Edinburgh specialising in hybrid warfare and AI ethics. Ba-Tin brings her unique expertise in defence, security, and data privacy to explore critical questions facing military leaders and policymakers today.

From the Pentagon's generative AI initiatives to Russia's evolving military capabilities, we examine how artificial intelligence, autonomous weapons, and cyber warfare are reshaping the battlefield. Ba-Tin offers valuable insights into the ethical implications of AI in military decision-making, the growing challenges of information warfare, and the complex interplay between data privacy and national security.

Join us for an in-depth discussion on hybrid warfare tactics, the future of nuclear deterrence in the age of quantum computing, and how emerging technologies are influencing asymmetric warfare between state and non-state actors. This episode provides essential insights for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, international security, and the evolving nature of modern conflict.

Alexandra Ba-Tin is a doctoral candidate at the University of Edinburgh, where she researches the intersection of hybrid threats and space-based assets in national security strategies. Her unique perspective combines academic expertise with hands-on experience in the defence and security sector, where she specialised in business analysis, data ethics, and privacy protection.

As a War Studies Postgraduate Representative for the British International Studies Association (BISA), Alexandra actively contributes to advancing research and dialogue in the field of war studies. She also serves as Co-President of the University of Edinburgh's Accessible AI Society, working to democratise understanding of artificial intelligence across disciplines.

Before pursuing her PhD, Alexandra made significant contributions to the UK's data protection landscape, including participating in the government's "Data: A New Direction" consultation in 2021. Her interdisciplinary background bridges the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical applications in modern warfare, emerging technologies, and international security.

The International Risk Podcast is a weekly podcast for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. In these podcasts, we speak with experts in a variety of fields to explore international relations. Our host is Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's leading risk consulting firms. Dominic is a regular public and corporate event speaker, and visiting lecturer at several universities. Having spent the last 20 years successfully establishing large and complex operations in the world's highest-risk areas and conflict zones, Dominic now joins you to speak with exciting guests around the world to discuss international risk.

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