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Rafael Hernández de Santiago

Rafael Hernández de Santiago, viscount of Espes, is a Spanish national residing in Saudi Arabia and working at the Gulf Research Center. He holds a doctorate in ethics and artificial intelligence, a master’s degree in international relations, and a certificate from the leadership program for public management at IESE. He has wide professional experience in general and institutional management, business development, international management, strategic management, and international relations, both in the private and public sectors.

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Rethinking peace and coexistence in the AI age

The dawn of a new year is often accompanied by resolutions, promises, and, let us face it, a generous helping of naive optimism. We set out to eat healthier, exercise more, or save money, only to find ourselves devouring pizza by February.

March 13, 2025

When autonomous surveillance drones turn on humans

The sky above Techville was usually filled with gentle breezes and lazily drifting clouds. But on one fateful morning, as dawn broke over the city, the air carried an eerie hum — a sharp, mechanical sound that sent shivers down the spines of Techville’s unsuspecting citizens.

February 06, 2025

Moral responsibility in the age of machine warfare

In the artificial glow of Techville’s neon lights, the city gleams like a polished machine — a utopia of innovation, efficiency and wealth. Yet beneath its metallic sheen, the cracks of its ideals grow wider, exposing the fragile, chaotic reality of ethics in modern warfare.

January 09, 2025

Techville’s ethics might crash as weaponized bird-like drones take flight

In the futuristic town of Techville, where espresso machines take orders via Bluetooth and trash cans rate your recycling efforts with a passive-aggressive LED glare, the air these days is alive with the hum of drones.

December 12, 2024

The future is artificial, but ethical decisions remain human

In a world where artificial intelligence is poised to rule our lives, one man stands at the intersection of technological advancement and ethical oversight: Mr. Gus.

November 07, 2024

Why an AI humanoid might not make the ideal spouse

In the neon-lit metropolis of Techville, where the future is not just arriving — it is setting up shop — citizens are used to rubbing shoulders with the latest technological wonders. 

September 19, 2024

When algorithms fail to account for human nuance

 

In Techville, a city celebrated for its cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking ethos, this summer’s tourism scene has turned into an ironic spectacle of overreach and misjudgment. 

September 05, 2024