12.2a How might we proactively shape our operational capabilities and defences to maximise the benefits and minimise the threats from emerging and disruptive technologies?
Background
Rapid technological advances are creating significant opportunities and threats to how the FCDO, and our HMG partners, operate, communicate and deliver impactful diplomatic, development, and consular outcomes across the globe. The FCDO seeks to understand how advances in technology across fields such as artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, space and next-generation communications can be harnessed to increase our impact, efficiency, resilience and the reach of our work, while also addressing the new and evolving threats these same technological advances may pose.
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Topics
- conflict, war and peace
- cyber warfare
- disaster, accident and emergency incident
- economy, business and finance
- politics
- defence
- security measures (defence)
- national security
- science and technology
- space exploration
- technology and engineering
- information technology and computer science
- artificial intelligence
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Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it focuses on research impact and knowledge transfer, but does not directly address shaping operational capabilities and defenses.
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Why might this be relevant?
Partially relevant as it focuses on using Mixed Reality for operational support, but does not directly address shaping operational capabilities and defenses.
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Why might this be relevant?
Fully relevant as it specifically addresses tracing risk and uncertainty in security technology development, which aligns with shaping operational capabilities and defenses.