Dr. Natasha Bajema and VCDNP’s Mara Zarka examine the intersections between AI and WMD, with an outlook of how this space may change over the next ten years. The paper offers a guide to thinking about this emerging threat space and provides policy recommendations to mitigate future threats.
The VCDNP has published three papers by cyber security, data security, and artificial intelligence experts on the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence The papers provide useful information for policymakers and industry considering the impact of increased digitisation in nuclear facilities.
VCDNP experts Dr. Sarah Case Lackner and Mara Zarka address the intersection of the Internet of Things, AI, and nuclear security, providing policymakers with recommendations on how to best harness IIoT and AI while maintaining robust nuclear security in an increasingly digital world.
The VCDNP held a webinar with Dr. George Moore on the evolution of drone technology, in particular in military operations, discussing regulations, privacy concerns, and potential future developments.
The VCDNP and the Frontier Model Forum held a panel discussion to discuss the evolving risks and mitigation strategies at the nexus of frontier AI and nuclear security.
VCDNP’s Dr. Sarah Case Lackner and AI safety researcher Zaheed Kara authored a report on the risks of frontier AI to the security of nuclear materials and facilities, featuring insights from a series of consultations held between the nuclear security and AI communities.
The VCDNP convened a workshop in October 2025 to explore evolving nuclear security risks associated with the integration of interconnected devices and artificial intelligence systems into nuclear facilities and considered possible policy, regulatory, and technical solutions.
In the first brief of the new Emerging Tech series, Senior Fellow Dr. Sarah Case Lackner and AI researcher Zaheed Kara explain the origins, benefits, shortcomings, and potential future developments of AI models and systems.
The VCDNP hosted a workshop, provided a keynote address, participated in a panel discussion, and signed an MOU with the Austrian Institute of Technology during the June 2025 International Digital Security Forum.
The VCDNP has published three new papers by nuclear and cyber security experts to map and respond to changes in civil nuclear, triggered by the dawn of the AI age. They provide useful information for diplomats, policy-makers, and industry on how nuclear energy can benefit from the AI revolution while managing accompanying risks.
The VCDNP held a seminar to launch its latest report that examines new and evolving risks at the nexus of artificial intelligence, nuclear security, and the nuclear supply chain.
VCDNP experts Dr. Sarah Case Lackner and Mara Zarka authored a report on AI-driven changes to the nuclear security landscape and the supply chain for nuclear facilities, featuring insights from a workshop with AI, nuclear security, and supply chain experts.
The VCDNP hosted 23 experts from governments, international organisations, industry, and academia for an interactive workshop to explore the risks and opportunities of AI for the nuclear supply chain and the security of nuclear facilities.
The VCDNP held a panel discussion exploring the rapid advancements in new and emerging technologies and their impact on the nuclear supply chain and the security of nuclear facilities.
In the November 2024 issue of Arms Control Today, former VCDNP Research Intern Alexander Hoppenbrouwers explores divisions in the Global South on regulating autonomous weapons and evaluates how discussions on the topic might evolve.
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