Jacquelyn Schneider

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Jacquelyn Schneider is a leading scholar at the intersection of technology, national security, and public opinion. Her research primarily explores how emerging technologies—particularly artificial intelligence and autonomous systems—shape international relations, military strategy, and domestic political dynamics. In her notable work, “COVID-19 and public support for autonomous technologies—Did the pandemic catalyze a world of robots?” (2022), Schneider investigates whether the pandemic’s disruption of human interaction shifted public attitudes toward AI-driven systems. By analyzing survey data, she reveals that while COVID-19 heightened awareness of autonomous technologies, it did not uniformly catalyze public acceptance, challenging assumptions about crisis-driven technological adoption. This study contributes to her broader portfolio examining how societal factors influence the adoption of military and civilian autonomous systems. With over 5 citations on this paper alone, Schneider’s work has informed debates on drone warfare, cybersecurity, and the ethical governance of AI. Her research is widely cited in policy circles and academic journals, making her a vital voice for understanding the human dimensions of technological change in security contexts.