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The Digital Defense Initiative publishes cutting-edge research on the critical intersection of AI, defense, and civil liberties. Our publications include policy briefs, analytical reports, thought leadership pieces, and collaborative research outputs, addressing the following areas
AI and Authoritarianism
Analyzing the rise of AI-driven state control.
Mass Surveillance
Investigating the deployment of surveillance technologies and their social implications.
AI in the Military Field
Exploring military AI applications and their ethical considerations.
AI Ethics in Defense and Security
Shaping norms and standards for responsible AI use.
Digital Civil Defense
Building resilience against digital threats and cyber coercion.
Automated Weapon Systems and Robotics
Examining the rise of autonomous weaponry.
Latest Publications
The Architecture of Digital Repression
A global analysis of surveillance technologies used by authoritarian regimes, with case studies from Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.
Predictive Policing and the Algorithmic Trap
An investigation into how AI-driven policing disproportionately targets marginalized communities and reinforces systemic bias.
Circumventing Censorship in the Digital South
A practical guide for activists and journalists operating in high-censorship environments.