The Aspen Institute 1d ago

The integration of artificial intelligence into military operations is fundamentally transforming the nature of global conflict — and presenting unprecedented ethical and strategic dilemmas. How can we manage the risks of machine-driven decision-making while maintaining essential human guardrails, and how should international norms evolve when algorithms dictate the rules of engagement? The Aspen Ideas Festival is the Aspen Institute’s signature summer public event. From June 25-July 1, 2026 business and civic leaders, innovators and artists, fellows, scholars, and attendees from around the world gathered in the Rocky Mountains. Engaging discussions unified by the Festival’s theme “Declarations of Independence” explore the issues of today, challenge perceptions of the past, and shape our shared future. #AspenIdeas For more information about the Aspen Ideas Festival, visit https://www.aspenideas.org.