Kairi Talves
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Kairi Talves is a social scientist whose research explores the intersection of technology, society, and security, with a particular focus on public perceptions of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Her most-cited work, "Lay representations of artificial intelligence and autonomous military machines" (2023, 8 citations), offers a pioneering examination of how ordinary citizens understand and conceptualize AI, especially in the sensitive context of weaponized autonomous ground vehicles. Drawing on focus group discourse from Estonia, Talves employs automatic text analysis to reveal the nuanced, often ambivalent, ways laypersons grapple with the ethical and practical implications of military AI. This study stands out for its rare empirical focus on public opinion in a domain typically dominated by technical or policy debates. Talves’s contributions are vital for bridging the gap between expert-driven AI development and societal understanding, highlighting the importance of democratic deliberation in shaping the future of autonomous technologies. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in science and technology studies, public engagement with emerging technologies, and the social dimensions of defense innovation.
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