A method for ethical AI in Defence: A case study on developing trustworthy autonomous systems
This work addresses ethical AI deployment in Defence, but it is incremental as it builds on existing responsible research and innovation frameworks.
The paper tackles the challenge of developing responsible and responsive trusted autonomous systems in Defence through a case study of Athena AI, highlighting the value of embedding ethics-by-design principles throughout high translation readiness level development.
What does it mean to be responsible and responsive when developing and deploying trusted autonomous systems in Defence? In this short reflective article, we describe a case study of building a trusted autonomous system - Athena AI - within an industry-led, government-funded project with diverse collaborators and stakeholders. Using this case study, we draw out lessons on the value and impact of embedding responsible research and innovation-aligned, ethics-by-design approaches and principles throughout the development of technology at high translation readiness levels.