Diplo in the Media

The article (originally published in French in Le Temps) includes an observation by Dr Jovan Kurbalija on the importance of AI in the evolution of governance, which calls for a clear strategy from the Swiss authorities. Additionally, the article contains other references to Diplo and the Geneva Internet Platform.

In this article, Dr Jovan Kurbalija (Executive Director, Diplo) expresses his views on AI governance, the WSIS Forum, geopolitical tensions, the Global Digital Compact, and Geneva's role.

The news item, translated to English as 'Saud Nasser Al-Sabah Institute organises a workshop entitled: Artificial Intelligence in Diplomatic Work' reports about a lecture delivered by Diplo's Executive Director, Dr Jovan Kurbalija, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait and Diplo.

A version with English subtitles can be found here.

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In this episode of The Next Page podcast by the United Nations Library & Archives Geneva, Dr Jovan Kurbalija (Executive Director, Diplo) takes us on a journey from the past to the present and across civilizations to explore the interplay of technology and diplomacy.

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The article (in Bosnian), written within the context of the UN Security Council holding its first session on artificial intelligence, includes quotes from Vladimir Radunovic (Director of Cybersecurity & E-diplomacy, Diplo) about risks from and governance of AI.

In this article, Dr Jovan Kurbalija (Executive Director, Diplo) is quoted discussing the growing importance of tech diplomacy, from the early discussions in 1994 until today, as well as the challenges ahead.

In this article, Dr Jovan Kurbalija (Executive Director, Diplo; Head, GIP) writes about nine major AI and digital trends that will drive discussions in Geneva in 2024.

The article (in Arabic) reports on Ambassador Amr Aljowaily's presentation during the event Digital and AI governance through African perspectives organised by Diplo and the Permanent Missions of Kenya and Namibia in Geneva, which was held in the context of the UNCTAD eWeek 2023.

In this interview on Radio Cité Genève, Ambassador Benedikt Wechsler (Head of the Digital Division at the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs - FDFA) talks about the Geneva Manual on Responsible Behaviour in Cyberspace, launched as part of the Geneva Dialogue (established by the Swiss FDFA and led by DiploFoundation, with the support of the Republic and State of Geneva, C4DT, Swisscom and UBS).

On the commemoration of  World International Negotiations Day and the first anniversary of ChatGPT, Dr Jovan Kurbalija looks at the art of (and battle for) compromise, and discusses Geneva's role in harmonising technological and ethical progress.