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Adopting AI in Defense Organizations Requires Further Focus on Ethical, Legal and Societal Aspects

  • 5 januari 2026

Scott, B., Lahmann, H., & Custers, B. (2023). Adopting AI in Defense Organizations Requires Further Focus on Ethical, Legal and Societal Aspects. Defense Organizations Requires Further Focus on Ethical, Legal and Societal Aspects, 3-5.

Abstract

It is currently unclear which AI-enabled systems are acceptable from an ELSA perspective, as well as, under which circumstances. This could lead to ‘over-use’, such as using too many AI systems in too many situations, with a lack of consideration of the consequences, or to ‘under-use’, such as not using AI, due to a lack of knowledge or fear of consequences. Both reactions could hamper innovation, as over-use could lead to a backlash and under-use to being too cautious. This raises concerns about protecting the freedom, safety and security of society, whereby the suboptimal adoption of AI in the defence organisation carries risks for these values. Here, the law should both facilitate the creation of innovative solutions and contribute to reducing the ELSA risks.

Keywords: drones, UAV, ELSA, military drones

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