Innovators Hub: Cognitive Warfare and AI

In this eye-opening session, František “Frank” Vrabel takes us on a journey from simple lies and disinformation to full-blown psychological operations— ending with cognitive warfare, where the battlefield is no longer physical, but our own minds. He’ll unpack the increasingly powerful role of artificial intelligence in driving these strategies, going far beyond deepfakes, and show how it all ties into the attention economy—a force shaping everything from politics to business in today’s world.

Frank is a technology entrepreneur with Silicon Valley experience, a former officer in the Czech Army’s Special Operations Forces and Cyber Command, and someone deeply passionate about using AI to defend democratic values. Today, he’s focused on building innovative, cross-disciplinary solutions that help protect societies from manipulation and influence at scale.