Investigative Event on Drone Warfare and AI Impacts

• •Event explores the consequences of automated warfare and drone strikes.
• •Sebastian Vandermeersch discusses civilian impacts of air power in Mali.
• •Nathan Walker presents on AI's role in military decision-making.

An event at the University of Cambridge on November 10, 2026, focuses on the human consequences of automated warfare, particularly drone strikes and AI-driven targeting systems. The seminar features two talks: 'The Air War in Mali' by Sebastian Vandermeersch from Bellingcat, which discusses the impact of air power on civilians in Mali, and 'Anatomy of a Kill Chain' by Nathan Walker from Airwars, which illustrates how AI is changing warfare dynamics. The event aims to highlight the importance of visual storytelling and open-source intelligence in documenting civilian harm and accountability in conflicts. The talks will explore the use of geolocation, satellite imagery, and visual analysis in investigating drone strikes and the implications of AI in military decision-making.