Jon Spruce Adam Scoot

AI at War: Ethics, Security, and the Future of UK Defence

A Talk by Adam Scoot and Jon Spruce

About this Talk

As Artificial Intelligence reshapes the modern battlefield, the UK faces an urgent challenge: How to harness AI for defence while ensuring security, accountability, and ethical integrity. From AI-driven cyber warfare and autonomous weapons to misinformation campaigns and predictive intelligence, the future of warfare is increasingly shaped by machine learning.

This talk will explore:

• How AI is revolutionising defence strategy, cybersecurity, and battlefield operations.

• The ethical dilemmas of autonomous weapons—should AI make life-and-death decisions?

• The global AI arms race—how does the UK compete against China, Russia, and the US?

• Policy, governance, and security risks—what must the UK do to lead in responsible AI defence?

Join us for an eye-opening discussion on the risks and opportunities of AI in warfare and why now is the time for the UK to set the standard for ethical and secure AI in defence.

12 March 2025, 10:00 AM

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

About The Speakers

Adam Scoot

Adam Scoot

Director, Taurus Consulting


Jon Spruce

Jon Spruce

Director, Taurus Consulting