Governing Dual-Use Technology

September 18, 2018
10:45–11:45 (Asia/Shanghai time zone)

About this session

Technologies are increasingly "dual use", meaning that they are developed with commercial objectives but they can be turned to military advantage. How should the development and diffusion of dual-use technologies be managed? Dimensions to be addressed: - Understanding the dual-use of AI, quantum, robotics - Impact on international trade - Governance options and shortcomings This session was...
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