#StratComPodcast/S8E3: AI and the New Age of Information Warfare (with Roberta Duffield)

In this episode, we’re joined by Roberta Duffield, Director of Strategic Communications at Blackbird.AI, a leading tech company at the forefront of combating information threats. Blackbird.AI specializes in detecting and analyzing online information manipulation using cutting-edge artificial intelligence. The company supports governments, institutions, and enterprises in navigating the complex threat landscape of disinformation, influence operations, and emerging information warfare tactics. With a background in international security, strategic communications, and disinformation analysis, Roberta brings deep expertise in understanding how narratives are shaped—and weaponized—on the global stage.

In this conversation, Roberta explores the evolving landscape of information warfare, including how malign actors manipulate perceptions to achieve political, economic, or ideological objectives. She dives into the use of AI by hostile actors to scale influence operations, seed distrust, and polarize societies. The episode also highlights critical future scenarios that policymakers and communicators must anticipate—and act on—before they unfold.

Whether you're a strategist, policymaker, researcher, or simply curious about how information is shaping our world, this episode is a must-listen for understanding today’s digital battlespace.