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Arthur Holland Michel is a Peruvian-born writer and researcher specializing in emerging technologies, particularly drones, surveillance systems, and artificial intelligence. His work has been published in prestigious outlets such as Wired, Vice, Foreign Policy, The Atlantic, The Verge, and The Economist, among others. He is the founder and former co-director of the Center for the Study of the Drone, an interdisciplinary research institute at Bard College that examines the challenges and opportunities posed by the increasing use of unmanned systems in both military and civilian spheres. His book Eyes in the Sky, published in 2019, delves into the history and future of advanced aerial surveillance, revealing the profound implications of these technologies for society.
In 2012, Arthur Holland Michel founded the Center for the Study of the Drone, where he led research on topics like counter-drone systems, the use of drones in public safety, and defense spending related to unmanned technologies. Between 2020 and 2024, he served as a senior fellow at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, continuing his work on the ethical dimensions of surveillance and drone technology. As a writer, his work has appeared in leading publications, and his book Eyes in the Sky is a foundational text on the subject of aerial surveillance. The book details the development of technologies such as Gorgon Stare, capable of monitoring vast areas in real time, exploring both their military applications and potential civilian uses.
Arthur Holland Michel’s conferences are marked by his deep knowledge of emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and surveillance. With an analytical yet accessible approach, Michel examines the social, ethical, and political implications of these technological advancements. His talks cover the societal transformation brought about by modern surveillance systems, the use of drones by governments for public safety, and the algorithms that power autonomous weapons. Audiences gain a profound understanding of how these technologies are shaping the future of modern society.
Arthur Holland Michel explains the evolution of aerial surveillance systems like Gorgon Stare, exploring how these technologies, initially designed for military use, are now applied in civilian settings. The talk addresses the impact of surveillance on privacy and civil rights.
In this presentation, Michel explores the functioning and implications of AI-powered autonomous weapons. He examines the ethical dilemmas and challenges these systems pose in modern warfare, and how they may redefine the rules of engagement.
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