Algorithms of War
The Human Cost of AI in Conflict
$35.66
- Hardcover
310 pages
- Release Date
8 December 2026
Summary
Shows the human impact of war through the voices of the victims themselves.
AI and algorithms now drive modern warfare, shaping surveillance and targeting. While promising precision, these systems often mask significant, hidden civilian harm.
Algorithms of War moves past the binary debate of prohibition versus promotion, focusing instead on preserving humanity through better design and governance.
Drawing on testimony from conflicts around the world, such as Ukraine an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529251937 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529251931 |
| Author: | Luke Moffett |
| Publisher: | Bristol University Press |
| Imprint: | Bristol University Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 310 |
| Release Date: | 8 December 2026 |
| Dimensions: | 129mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
‘Enthralling and devastating, Moffett exposes the real impact of algorithmic warfare on civilians and makes a compelling case for a people-centred approach.’ Mark Lattimer, Ceasefire Centre for Civilian Rights
‘This book poses a critical question: is the use of AI in warfare compounding civilian harm rather than reducing it? It is a timely and necessary call for a people-centred approach to warfare in an age where thousands are already becoming casualties of code.’ Damian Copeland, Article 36
Luke Moffett
Luke Moffett is Professor of Human Rights and International Humanitarian Law at the School of Law, Queen’s University, Belfast. He has conducted research in over a dozen countries, from Colombia and Uganda to Iraq and Nepal, interviewing hundreds of individuals on how best to deal with the consequences of armed conflict. He works alongside victims, governments and armed groups on the role of reparations in addressing past violations, and the place of law in restraining war and securing victims’ rights. He regularly contributes to podcasts, blogs and major news outlets on law in war and the impact on civilians.
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