From November 12-14 2024, GC REAIM successfully held its third in person Commission Meeting in Stellenbosch, South Africa in collaboration with the Defence AI Research Unit (DAIRU), located at the Faculty of Military Science of Stellenbosch University. These three days brought together Commissioners, Experts, and local partners to consolidate the work of GC REAIM’s workstreams and pave a practical work plan for the next year.
The meeting was opened by South African Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Bantu Holomisa. Amongst the distinguished VIP guests were Her Excellency Ms. Helene Rekkers, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Cape Town, and Professor M.S. Tshehla, Dean of the Faculty of Military Science of Stellenbosch University located at the South African Military Academy.
Invited guests from the South African National Defence Force, academia, government, industry, and civil society heard keynotes and panel discussions on three important topics of relevance:
- Implications of Artificial Intelligence for Peace, Security and Stability
- Ethical Considerations of AI in the Military Domain
- Governance of AI in the Military Domain
Following the Commission Meetings in Washington D.C. and Seoul, the perceived legitimacy of GC REAIM has increased significantly. Having directly contributed to the Blueprint for Action during the REAIMSummit, GC REAIM is now seen as a reliable source of expertise.
The Global Commission looks forward to continuing its contribution to the global conversation on AI governance and to proceed with its meaningful work on responsible AI in the military domain.
Stellenbosch University made a news item about the event – Shaping Responsible Military AI: Insights from the GC REAIM Africa Symposium. Read it here.
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