Stay in Command

Welcome to SafeGround, the small organisation with big ideas working in disarmament, human security, climate change and victims of war. In our series 'Stay in Command', we talk about lethal autonomous weapons, the Australian context and why we mustn’t delegate decision making from human to machines. We are part of the International Campaign to Stop Killer Robots. If you want to know more look for us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - Australia Campaign to Stop Killer Robots. Or use the hashtag #AusBanKillerRobots.Become part of the movement so we Stay in Command!

Stay in Command is a business podcast hosted by John Rodsted, with 9 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

John Rodsted hosts Stay in Command, a business show with 9 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Unpacking Australia's Arms Industry: Secrecy, Influence and Autonomous Weapons

  May 1, 202550 minS2

  <h1>Episode Summary</h1><p>In this eye-opening episode of the SafeGround Podcast, host Lilly McKenzie examines Australia's covert arms industry, revealing how foreign multinational defense companies dominate and influence government decisions. Featuring insights from expert researcher Michelle Fahy and Australia Stop Killer Robot coordinator Matilda Byrne, we explore long standing secrecy, controversy over weapons exports, and the role of Australia within the global arms trade. The discussion also highlights the rise of autonomous weapons systems (LAWS), the ethical and legal risks of AI-driven warfare, and the urgent need for international arms control treaties. Discover why transparency, defense regulation, and...

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  Episode #8

  Limits on Autonomous Weapons - ICRC Perspective

  Mar 2, 202123 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Stay in Command we showcase the ICRC perspective on autonomous weapons and the need for limits. Our guest is a weapons and disarmament expert, Neil Davison from ICRC's Department of Law and Policy at Geneva HQs bringing his own insight and the ICRC's view. </p><p>Content in this Episode:</p><p>ICRC mandate and approach to weapons issues [1:14]</p><p>Humanitarian concerns of autonomous weapons [2:27]</p><p>Legal Issues [5:40]</p><p>Human Control as a core concept [8:14]</p><p>Ethical perspective [10:36]</p><p>Limits on autonomy [12:28]</p><p>International talks and 'crunch-time'[16:59]</p><p>...

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  Episode #7

  Diplomatic Process and Progress on Killer Robots

  Oct 4, 202042 minS1

  <p>In this episode of Stay in Command we discuss the diplomatic process and progress being made regarding lethal autonomous weapons systems. The episode featured Elizabeth Minor from UL-based NGO Article 36 which works to to prevent harm from weapons through stronger international standards and is on the steering committee of the Campaign to Stop Killer Robots. We look at how this issue has progressed and where it is going. We unpack key themes in the current debate and where the process must go.</p><p>Content in this episode:</p><p>Overview of this issue on the diplomatic stage to...

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  Episode #6

  Who is in Command?

  Sep 30, 202034 minS1

  <h1>Who Is In Command?</h1><p>John Rodsted: [00:00:00]</p><p>Content in this episode:</p>Today we speak with Paul Barratt AO, Australians For War Powers Reform [00:00:19] An Insider To Policy and Decision Making [00:03:04]What Role Does Opposition In Parliament Play? [00:04:36]The Australians For War Powers Reform [00:05:38]Is The Response Time An Issue? [00:06:56]Will Politics Get In The Way? [00:08:25] How to Keep Intelligence Secret? [00:09:39]Who Supports War Powers Reforms? [00:11:37]An Artificial Intelligence Arms Race? [00:14:56]Legal Framework In Decision Making [00:17:14]Bias & Lack of Cultural Knowledge and Sensitivity [00:17:55]An Algorithm Mess [00:20:58]Responsibility For Picking Up The Tab? [00:24:03]Will Killer Robots Be Use...

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  Episode #5

  A Commander’s View on Lethal Autonomous Weapons

  Sep 9, 202047 minS1

  <h1>Stay in Command</h1><p>In the ‘Stay in Command’ episode today, Major General Mike Smith (Ret.) and John Rodsted from SafeGround explore the issues surrounding the development of Lethal Autonomous Weapons with Artificial Intelligence. The mechanics, ethics and application of this new technology paints a disturbing picture of a world where machines decide who will live and who will die. Today we will talk about leadership both civil and military and the complexities of command responsibility in regards to Lethal Autonomous Weapons.</p><p>Major General Michael Smith (ret) has spent his life leading others. He graduated the Roya...

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