Presenter
Manoj Harjani
S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS)
Manoj Harjani is a Research Fellow at the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), where he is also Coordinator of the Military Transformations Programme (MTP) within the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies.
Prior to joining MTP, Manoj worked on building up RSIS’ research agenda and networks at the intersection of science, technology, and national security. Manoj has also served in roles focusing on analysing long-term trends and building capabilities in futures thinking and scenario planning with the Singapore Public Service. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the National University of Singapore.
Manoj Harjani, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), will present a seminar on Thursday, 4 June 2026.
Title: TEVV and the Responsible and Lawful Use of Military AI Systems.
Abstract: This seminar will explore the role of testing, evaluation, validation and verification (TEVV) in supporting emerging regulatory guardrails that are aiming to ensure the responsible and lawful use of military AI systems. While TEVV is an essential enabler for the governance and regulation of military AI systems, it is not a silver bullet and comes with its own set of challenges that states must find ways to navigate. Three sets of challenges associated with implementing TEVV to support regulatory guardrails will be discussed, namely: (1) the lack of standardised TEVV practices for military AI systems, (2) variations in implementing TEVV, and (3) the private sector’s involvement. Additionally, the approaches of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States will be compared.
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