AI and Global Power: The New Geopolitics of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as a defining force in international competition and global influence. In this lecture, Dr Roberts will examine the strategic rivalry between the United States and China over AI, advanced semiconductors, and computing power, while also exploring the emergence of new centres of AI innovation and investment, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
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The Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Society (AISOC), Hume Institute for Postgraduate Studies, in partnership with the International Affairs Department at the American University of Science and Technology (AUST) and Adapt Institute, is pleased to invite you to attend the public lecture:
Artificial intelligence is rapidly emerging as a defining force in international competition and global influence. In this lecture, Dr Roberts will examine the strategic rivalry between the United States and China over AI, advanced semiconductors, and computing power, while also exploring the emergence of new centres of AI innovation and investment, including the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.
Speaker: Dr David B. Roberts
Reader in International Security and Middle East Studies, King's College London
Head of the King's Institute for Applied Security Studies (KIASS)
Event Details
Date: Monday, 31 August 2026
Time: 10:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST)
Venue: Online
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This event is open to academics, researchers, students, policymakers, practitioners, and members of the public with an interest in international affairs, security studies, emerging technologies, and global politics.