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Podcasts

Emerging and Disruptive Technologies: 3D Printed Guns

28 August 2024

Description

In this episode of GNET’s podcast, we explore emerging and disruptive technologies and their use by violent extremists. We unpack some of these emerging and disruptive technologies and why they are of particular importance in today’s world. More specifically, the episode highlights 3D-printed guns as an emerging and disruptive technology and the dangers of their use, especially when they fall into the wrong hands. In addition, a few suggestions are offered to stakeholders such as tech companies and the future of emerging and disruptive technologies. Stay tuned for an insightful discussion and expert analysis on this all-important subject of emerging and disruptive technologies.

Speakers

Host: Fola Aina is an international security expert and current Research Director at GNET. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR), King’s College London.

Guest: Dr. Rajan Basra is a Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR) and a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of War Studies at King’s College London.

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The Artificial Intelligence and Extremism Nexus

30 April 2024

Description

GNET’s inaugural podcast delves into the world of artificial intelligence. Join us as we explore ethical issues with AI, some of its associated benefits and dangers, including algorithmic discrimination, the centralized global power of AI creators, and the impacts AI has across various industries as well as what tech companies can do in light of these issues. In this episode, we also discuss AI’s exploitative use as a tool by extremist groups. Stay tuned for insightful discussions and expert analysis on the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence.

Speakers

Fola Aina (Host) is an international security expert and current Research Director at GNET. He is also a Senior Research Fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation (ICSR), King’s College London.

Jake Okechukwu Effoduh (Guest) is an accomplished lawyer specialising in human rights, technology, and artificial intelligence. Currently a Vanier Scholar and PhD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, he also serves as an assistant professor at the Lincoln Alexander School of Law, Toronto Metropolitan University. 

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