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Friday, March 28, 2025

When Technology Transforms War: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Rapidly developing new technologies such as drones, lethal autonomous weapon systems, and artificial intelligence are creating a modern revolution in military affairs that poses legal and ethical questions about warfare. William Renn Gade, deputy general counsel for intelligence and security with the Department of Defense, recently explored the impact of technological advancements on the law of warfare as part of the “Lawfully Speaking: A Forum on Law & Ethics” series.

Friday, March 14, 2025

Exploring the Spread of Misinformation in War and Conflict with Daniel Silverman

With over half of adults worldwide now consuming news via social media platforms, inaccurate information can reach thousands of people within minutes, affecting everything from public health to elections to our understanding of current events. In his new book, CMIST assistant professor Daniel Silverman extends the study of factual misinformation, conspiracy theories, and fake news into a new, high-stakes domain: conflict zones.

Thursday, March 06, 2025

Developing Leadership Through Service

What does community-driven social change look like? And how are Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) students learning and contributing beyond campus? Undergraduates in the Dietrich Community Engagement Fellowship dedicate two years to exploring such questions through a combination of academic and experiential pursuits.