April 23, 2026 
12:00 PM ET
Online

The dangerous and escalatory role of AI-powered autonomous weapons in the Iran war represents the latest most disturbing aspect of AI’s increasing impact. Join Nation executive editor John Nichols, justice correspondent Elie Mystal, co-executive director of the AI Now research institute Amba Kak, and senior research fellow at the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft William D. Hartung, with a welcome from Nation editor and publisher Katrina vanden Heuvel, for an informed conversation about how artificial intelligence is being used and abused and how it might be harnessed for the social good. This virtual conversation will leave ample time for audience Q&A. The event is free but registration is required.

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