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Nation 4.0*: The transformative force in Serbia
20 February 2025
Serbian students are rewriting nationalism – not as division, but as solidarity. Serbs, Bosniaks, and members of other ethnic communities stand together, proving patriotism is about who you stand beside, not who you exclude. Diplo's Katarina Bojović writes.
Part 2: ‘CitiVerse: Turning the world into a global village (or rather sandbox?)’
19 February 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Infrastructure, Internet governance and digital policy
The CitiVerse Initiative is testing how AI, digital twins, and virtual worlds can enhance urban life. Can this technology-driven approach create more inclusive and sustainable cities? Dr Anita Lamprecht explores
Subhas Chandra Bose: A tragic destiny
19 February 2025
Did Indian independence leader Subhas Chandra Bose get an unfair reputation? From challenging caste divisions to empowering women, his vision was more radical than many realise. Aldo Matteucci explores.
Ethics and AI | Part 2
18 February 2025
AI ethics is not a mere extension of traditional moral principles but an inflection point that challenges how we define responsibility, oversight, and trust in technology. While AI itself remains morally neutral, the ethical burden rests on humans at every stage—design, development, and deployment—making human oversight the crucial element in ensuring ethical AI use.
The geopolitics of critical raw materials: Who controls the future?
13 February 2025
Energy diplomacy, Raw material diplomacy, Semiconductor diplomacy
The global distribution of critical raw materials (CRMs) is highly uneven, giving a handful of nations the power to dominate supply chains and influence geopolitical landscapes. As demand for these essential resources surges due to the green transition, countries must navigate a complex web of economic dependencies, supply risks, and political maneuvering to secure their technological and energy futures.
Part 1: Harnessing technology, driving SDGs
12 February 2025
AI diplomacy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital diplomacy, Infrastructure, Internet governance and digital policy
Can the metaverse accelerate progress towards the SDGs? In a new blog series, Dr Anita Lamprecht analyses how UN 2.0 is harnessing digital technologies to drive global cooperation and sustainable development. Part 1 of the metaverse blog series 'UN 2.0 and the Metaverse: Are We Seeing What Is Possible?'
The Paris AI Summit: A Diplomatic Failure or a Strategic Success?
12 February 2025
The recent AI summit in Paris, while perceived as a diplomatic setback due to the absence of U.S. and U.K. support, successfully reframed the global AI agenda. Unlike previous summits, it shifted focus from long-term safety concerns to immediate issues like innovation, job creation, and public good. Vice-President Vance’s speech emphasized the need for AI to serve societal interests rather than those of entrenched corporations. By advocating for a more pragmatic approach to AI governance and inclusion, the summit marked a significant evolution in addressing AI's real-world impacts, setting the stage for future discussions on responsible AI development.
Ethics and AI | Part 1
11 February 2025
AI innovation is evolving rapidly, often outpacing laws and ethical safeguards, leaving regulators struggling to keep up. While technology promises efficiency and progress, it also carries risks that only become clear once harm is done. As governments and industries grapple with accountability, the question remains: Who should take charge of ensuring AI serves the public good?
Do we really need specialised AI regulation?
09 February 2025
Most likely not. Many existing laws are applicable to AI as well. This text aims to spark debate and bring greater clarity to society’s response to AI. Before enacting new AI laws, we must first ask whether current legal rules can effectively regulate AI. This is the case with, among others, consumer protection, data governance, […]
AI-generated content and IP rights: Challenges and policy considerations
07 February 2025
Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual property rights, Internet governance and digital policy, Legal and regulatory
AI is reshaping content creation, but who owns the rights? Diplo alumnus Kelvin Nkai explores the legal and ethical challenges of AI-generated work, from copyright to inventorship.
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