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Shows the human impact of war through the voices of the victims themselves
AI and algorithms now drive modern warfare, shaping surveillance and targeting. While promising precision, these systems often mask significant, hidden civilian harm. Algorithms of War moves past the binary debate of prohibition versus promotion, focusing instead on preserving humanity through better design and governance.
Drawing on testimony from conflicts around the world like Ukraine and Gaza, the book reveals how algorithmic logic can create dangerous distance between decision-makers and victims. Ultimately, it argues that humanity and a people-centred approach is essential to ensure accountability, strengthen civilian protection and legitimacy of military operations as AI continues to reshape the battlefield.
"A clearsighted and much needed account of how AI is reshaping conflict that rightly puts law, judgment and the human consequences of algorithms centre stage in the debate. Read it.” Paddy Walker PhD, J. Leon Group
Introduction
1. Decoding the Machine: Understanding Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
2. Regulating War and Ensuring Humanity
3. The Rise of Drones, Algorithms and Autonomy in War
4. Piercing the Fog of War: Algorithms, Data and Datafication
5. Artificial Intelligence Warfare in Decision-Making and Targeting
6. Regulating Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems
7. The ‘Triple Black Box’: Artificial Intelligence Accountability, Responsibility and Transparency
8. Future Compliance or Catastrophe? The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Algorithms in War