Drivetime Show Podcast 07-06-2024 - Foreign Fighters and AI

Join Raza Ahmed for Friday’s show from 4-6pm where we will be discussing: ‘Foreign Fighters’ and 'AI'.

Foreign Fighters

The UK government has officially affirmed the legality of its citizens serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This confirmation has stirred debates regarding the ethical implications, as it enables UK citizens to participate in conflicts outside their homeland. Concerns about dual loyalty and adherence to international law have been raised, prompting discussions on the responsibilities of individuals with dual citizenship in matters of international conflict.

AI

The UK government has officially affirmed the legality of its citizens serving in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This confirmation has stirred debates regarding the ethical implications, as it enables UK citizens to participate in conflicts outside their homeland. Concerns about dual loyalty and adherence to international law have been raised, prompting discussions on the responsibilities of
individuals with dual citizenship in matters of international conflict. Artificial intelligence, or AI, suddenly seems to be dominant in all aspects of our lives. From social media to our daily lives, AI knows it all. It seems like we do not know enough about the truths of AI. What is it exactly? How involved is it in our everyday life? And what is the scary side of it? Join us as we discuss various aspects of AI, and how we can safeguard ourselves from its harms.

Guests include:

Professor John Quigley - A scholar in public international law, John Quigley is Professor Emeritus, Moritz College of Law, The Ohio State University.

Professor Graeme Wood - Lecturer in political science at Yale University and staff writer at The Atlantic.

Imam Tamim Abu Daqqa - Retired Civil; Engineer, Imam, Lecturer & a regular panelist on MTA TV.

Producers:
Dania Nasir and Nadia Anwer