Artificial Intelligence, Automation, and War: The Rise of the Military-Technical Complex

Anthony King is a prominent British academic, specializing in sociology and security and military studies, and is considered an authority in the field of military transformation and contemporary warfare. Current position: He currently holds the position of Professor (Professor) of War, Security and Defense Studies, and Director of the Institute of Strategy and Security at the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom. Educational background: He holds graduate degrees from prestigious universities, including a doctorate in sociology. His early research interests began with the sociology of sport (particularly stadium hooliganism) and social theory, then shifted after the September 11, 2001 attacks to military issues and war. Field and advisory experience: King has served as an advisor and mentor to NATO forces and the British Royal Marines since 2004. He also served as a special advisor to the regional headquarters of the International Security Assistance Command (ISAF) in Kandahar, Afghanistan during 2009-2010.