Katie Szilagyi
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About
Katie Szilagyi is a multidisciplinary researcher whose work sits at the compelling intersection of technology, law, ethics, and society. Drawing on expertise spanning international humanitarian law (IHL), agricultural innovation, and autonomous systems, Szilagyi interrogates how emerging technologies reshape human experience and governance structures. Her most-cited work, "Smart farming and artificial intelligence in East Africa" (2022, 45 citations), critically examines precision agriculture and AI-driven systems through the lenses of indigeneity, gender, and plant knowledge, challenging techno-optimist narratives that often overlook local power dynamics and cultural contexts. Earlier in her career, Szilagyi made significant contributions to debates surrounding autonomous weapons and robotics in military contexts. Her articles on "killer robots" and international humanitarian law explore how lethal autonomous systems complicate legal and ethical frameworks governing warfare, particularly questioning whether such technologies truly reduce harm or instead amplify military force in dangerous ways. Across these diverse domains, Szilagyi consistently foregrounds questions of justice, accountability, and the human consequences of automation. Her scholarship serves as an essential resource for students and researchers grappling with how artificial intelligence and robotics are transforming both conflict and food systems worldwide.
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