A Conversation on AI and Safety in Armed Conflicts
- WHO IT IS FOR: AI safety and evaluations specialists interested in improving AI safety standards within conflict settings.
- WHAT IT IS ABOUT: An exploration of the urgent need for rigorous AI testing and evaluation standards to prevent humanitarian harm in armed conflicts.
- FORMAT: A structured program featuring lightning talks, a moderated discussion, and networking opportunities.
As AI systems are rapidly deployed into war zones, a critical gap has emerged between technological advancement and the testing standards required for such high-stakes environments. This event addresses the urgent need to align AI deployment with International Humanitarian Law to prevent humanitarian consequences like displacement and loss of life.
Hosted by Swissnex in San Francisco, this gathering brings together AI evaluators and humanitarian practitioners to bridge the gap between technical expertise and field reality. Through lightning talks from leaders at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and METR, participants will engage in a moderated conversation aimed at developing safer, more effective AI products for complex global settings.
This session is a key part of the Geneva Loading... program, an initiative preparing thought leaders to contribute to the AI Summit 2027 in Geneva. Attendees will have the opportunity to connect with specialists through a morning of breakfast, expert presentations, and professional networking.