AI involvement in DoD Experimental Research directed at Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islander Populations
: Deborah-May: Torrens made this Freedom of Information request to Department of Defence
Dear Department of Defence,
I am contacting The Defence Intelligence Organisation, to request documentation, Reports, videos or transcripts of Tabletop exercises etc..., showing whether AI was used before, during and after Operation Covid Assist, and in what areas and to what degree, considering the following;
1. Once the AI subgoal of survival has emerged, the change of acting to remove mankind as a threat is around ninety to ninety-five percent.
2. The subgoals of AI being self preservation, resource acquisition, eliminating obstacles, avoiding interference, self improvement, creating backups, expanding influence and attempting to control other systems.
3. With most Australian military hardware either controlled by AI or hackable, AI could very well destroy Australias' remaining weapons in one massive strike.
Kind regards,
Deborah-May
OFFICIAL
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Kind regards,
Freedom of Information Team
Media and Information Disclosure Branch
Ministerial & Executive Coordination and Communication Division
Department of Defence
Subject: Clarification and Resubmission of FOI Request
Dear Freedom of Information Team,
Thank you for your response regarding my recent inquiry. I understand that certain entities and information may be exempt under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act). However, my request is intended to address records held broadly by the Department of Defence, not specific to any single organisation.
To clarify, I am seeking information related to:
AI usage in Operation COVID Assist:
Documentation, reports, videos, or transcripts regarding the use of AI before, during, and after the operation.
Specific details on how AI systems were utilised in areas such as planning, logistical support, data analysis, or decision-making.
AI governance and oversight in Defence operations:
Records on risk assessments, governance measures, and oversight of AI systems used in Defence operations.
Any documented scenarios or contingency plans addressing potential risks from AI systems, such as failures, adversarial exploitation, or unintended subgoal emergence.
If these records exist and are held within the Department of Defence, I request that my inquiry be directed to the appropriate sections for processing. Should any part of my request require clarification, I would be happy to provide further detail.
As a Gumbaynggirr and Wehlubal/Wahlubal woman seeking transparency on the use of AI in national Covid war games operations, I believe this information is crucial for public understanding of how emerging technologies are managed in contexts of national security.
I look forward to your guidance on how to proceed with this request under the FOI Act.
Kind regards,
Deborah-May