David Leslie
Professor of ethics, technology and society at Queen Mary University of London and researcher on AI ethics, providing expert analysis on military uses of AI and related moral risks.
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Mar 9, 2026 • 31min
How AI helped Trump attack Iran
David Leslie, professor of ethics, technology and society, offers expert analysis on military AI. He discusses how AI compressed targeting teams and sped battlefield decision-making. He explains AI-enabled kamikaze drones, how targeting was accelerated in the Iran strikes, the Anthropic vs military dispute, and the ethical and regulatory hazards of machine-speed warfare.
Aug 23, 2024 • 39min
Siliconsciousness: How AI is Driving Us Toward a Global Philosophical Reckoning
David Leslie, Director of Ethics and Responsible Innovation at the Alan Turing Institute, discusses the profound societal challenges brought by AI. He emphasizes the urgent need for ethical frameworks as we navigate this new era, drawing parallels to past revolutions. Leslie highlights initiatives like the UK’s National AI Ethics and Safety Guidance and critiques the shift of corporations from public service to profit-driven entities. He calls for a rethinking of economic perspectives to ensure AI serves the public good and addresses global inequities.
