Daily Junction.mobi portal<p>Given the rapid evolution of AI and the blurring of boundaries between peace and war, a hesitant response is not enough. But to tackle the huge threat, the new centre needs to be well resourced – in funding, capability, human resources and leeway. Crucially, it should also focus on offence as well as defence. Boxers don’t simply parry opponents’ punches – they must land their own too.<!-- Below is The Conversation's page counter tag. Please DO NOT REMOVE. --><img src="https://counter.theconversation.com/content/294308/count.gif?distributor=republish-lightbox-basic" alt="The Conversation" width="1" height="1" style="border: none !important; box-shadow: none !important; margin: 0 !important; max-height: 1px !important; max-width: 1px !important; min-height: 1px !important; min-width: 1px !important; opacity: 0 !important; outline: none !important; padding: 0 !important" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" /><!-- End of code. If you don't see any code above, please get new code from the Advanced tab after you click the republish button. The page counter does not collect any personal data. More info: https://theconversation.com/republishing-guidelines --></p>
<p><span><a href="https://theconversation.com/profiles/paul-baines-136787">Paul Baines</a>, Professor of Political Marketing, Head of Executive Education, <em><a href="https://theconversation.com/institutions/university-of-leicester-1053">University of Leicester</a></em></span></p>
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