Project Title: Understanding National Security Threats Enabled by Artificial Intelligence: Implications for CSIS
Client: Canadian Security Intelligence Service
Students: Linda Xu, Mackenzie Edwards, Edi Qereshniku, Hisham Hazari
Faculty Lead: Chris Tenove
Fieldwork Location: Virtual – Ottawa
Year: 2022-23
About the Project: This research identifies three categories of threat-related activities exacerbated by AI-enabled technologies. It analyzes CSIS’ capabilities to define, detect, and respond to AI-enabled threats under its current legislative framework. It also describes how AI-enabled threats and possible investigative actions conducted by CSIS interact with the rights and freedoms of Canadian citizens. The outputs from this project were a slide deck presentation and a policy report provided to CSIS.
Key Words: Artificial Intelligence, National Security, Governance