Autonomous weapon systems, AI-supported verification of ceasefire agreements, geopolitical competition for computing capacity—artificial intelligence is changing the realities of security policy. But how much of this is hype? And which dangers and dynamics are already real today?
As part of Berlin Science Week, experts from politics, research, and ministries discuss current scientific findings and political implications. The focus is on the following questions:
- How is AI already changing debates about new weapons systems today?
- What opportunities does AI offer for verification, for example of ceasefire agreements?
- What control and transparency mechanisms are necessary to prevent abuse?
- What security policy risks arise in scientific research, for example in biology and chemistry?
- How can scientific freedom and research security be reconciled?
- What role can Europe play in this debate?
Panelists:
- Dr. Andrea Lübcke, Member of the German Bundestag (Alliance 90/The Greens), Member of the Committee on Research, Technology, Space, and Technology Assessment
- Dr. Niklas Schörnig, PRIF, Head of the Emerging Disruptive Technologies Research Group
- Prof. Dr. Malte Göttsche, PRIF / TU Darmstadt, Co-Spokesperson CNTR and Head of the Science for Nuclear Diplomacy Research Group
- Dr. Thorsten Wetzling, Interface – Tech analysis and policy ideas for Europe e. V., Lead Digital Rights, Surveillance and Democracy
Moderation:
- Elisabeth Waczek, PRIF, Knowledge Transfer Officer
The event is a public panel discussion. Participants are invited to actively participate with questions and brief comments. The aim is to have a realistic, forward-looking dialogue on how AI can be responsibly designed and regulated – beyond alarmism.
Admission is free. Walk-ins are welcome. The event is held in German.
