Amy Zegart - Spies, Lies, and Algorithms

Explore the challenges facing intelligence agencies in the digital age through this thought-provoking lecture by Amy Zegart, senior fellow at Stanford University. Delve into how emerging technologies have transformed espionage, sabotage, and information warfare, making them accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Examine the competition intelligence agencies face from tech giants, the role of social media in disinformation campaigns, and the evolving threat landscape. Learn about the "Five Mores" impacting intelligence work, the benefits and risks of open-source intelligence, and policy implications for national security. Gain insights into the crisis in intelligence education, the value of intelligence in decision-making, and real-world examples of non-professional analysis. Engage with audience questions covering topics such as the situation in Ukraine, Silicon Valley's relationship with Washington, encryption challenges, and the potential impact of AI on intelligence analysis.