During a Wednesday morning huddle, KPLAO Sam, a Defensity College student and NATO C2COE staff member, conducted an in-depth workshop on generative AI, covering its history, various types, technological impact, benefits, and potential challenges for military operations. This workshop provided staff officers with a comprehensive overview of the ins and outs of this relatively new technology, aiming to enhance their understanding of its applications and implications within military contexts. Officers discussed how AI could improve workflows, enhance (personal) decision-making and increase task efficiency. The session also emphasized ethical responsibility, encouraging officers to consider the careful use of generative AI in various situations.
Sam: ‘Generative AI can be like your personal intern, but be careful how much you rely on it. It’s powerful, but it still needs your guidance to make sure it aligns with our goals and values. Remember, it may help you in making decisions, but it doesn’t make them for you!’
These knowledge sharing sessions play a crucial role at our Centre of Excellence by stimulating discussions and generating new perspectives and ideas. By collaborating with students from universities across the alliance, we not only pass on our knowledge to the next generation but also gain fresh viewpoints and opinions from the academic world. This collaborative effort enriches our understanding and expertise, creating a mutually beneficial exchange between the military and civilian scholars.
About Defensity College:
The Defensity College offers Dutch students a unique part-time job of 1 to 2 days per week to explore the organization and make a contribution. Students can apply their specific academic knowledge and receive military training at the same time. This allows them to make a difference in society during their studies.
The idea is for every student to contribute to a safer world, whether they are mechanical engineers, psychologists, IT specialists, or historians. Students can work on study-specific assignments as well as general tasks that require analytical thinking. An additional benefit is the bridge that students create between the Ministry of Defense and society.
