DiploNews – Issue 503 – 15 November 2024

New publication: Unpacking Global Digital Compact

Explore the Global Digital Compact with Diplo and the Digital Watch Observatory!

Get a copy of the publication Unpacking Global Digital Compact, an indispensable, practical guide that navigates the complex landscape of digital governance. Browse our annotated texts, the AI GDC chatbot, and further resources. Explore the Global Digital Compact!

Diplo Academy upcoming courses and programmes

❄️ Applications open! Winter 2025 online courses

👉🏼 Application deadlines for certificates issued by Diplo: 13 January 2024
For further information and to apply, click the course titles above or visit Diplo’s course catalogue.

◆ Need financial assistance? Scholarships available!
Thanks to the support from the government of Malta, partial scholarships are available for applicants from developing countries to attend upcoming Diplo online courses. These scholarships cover 30%–60% of course fees and can be applied to most online courses in 2025. Browse our course cat a logue and contact us at admissions@diplomacy.edu for further information.

Main takeaways from our recent events

◆ Digital Trade for Africa’s Prosperity

Harnessing the full potential of digital trade can enable Africa to leapfrog traditional stages of development and create a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous future. The recording of our latest webinar, Digital Trade for Africa’s Prosperity, is available below.

Blogs and publications

◆ Why Trump’s Appointment of Musk as an ‘Efficiency Tzar’ Is About AI Transformation

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Elon Musk as his ‘efficiency tzar’ with the stated goal of reducing federal administration. However, the focus should shift to the broader AI transformation poised to reshape bureaucracies worldwide. Ultimately, while Trump’s motivations may spark debate, the real challenge lies in preparing governments for a future where AI fundamentally alters their operations. Read the blog post by Jovan Kurbalija!

◆ Valencia Flooding: Why Did One of the Leading Smart Cities Fail on Basic Safety?

In pursuing cutting-edge technology, we often overlook essentials, starting with human safety. As we move forward, we must balance our embrace of innovation with a commitment to what has always worked: being human. Read the blog post by Jovan Kurbalija!

◆ AI Apprenticeship series – Part 5: Is AI really that simple?

How do AI’s cognitive mechanisms actually work? Just like human cognition, AI relies on schemas to process and interpret data – yet it lacks the depth and context that human understanding brings. Read the latest blog post in the AI Apprenticeship series by Anita Lamprecht!

◆ How and Why Language Is Hardening in Modern Discourse

Language is shifting – words like ‘dialogue’ and ‘conversation’ are being replaced by ‘debate’ and ‘discussion’. Is this hardening of tone a sign of the times? Read the blog post by Aldo Matteucci!

◆ ConfTech Digest #41, October/November

Online platforms continue introducing updates and features to enhance user experience. Read what Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom have been up to, including recap notifications, enhanced control over attendee admission, voting and task features, pronouns display, and an enhanced AI personal assistant! Read issue 41 of the ConfTech Digest!

◆ Trump vs Harris: The Tech Industry’s Pivotal Role in 2024

Just before the USA election, Ilias Dimou analysed the major role that technology industry leaders might play in influencing the election outcome. Read the DW analysis by Ilias Dimou!

◆ DW Weekly #185 (8 November 2024)

In the latest issue of the DW Weekly newsletter:

Donald Trump’s victory in US elections and the future of the tech industry
EU unveils new transparency rules under DSA for intermediary service providers
Apple faces first EU fine under Digital Markets Act (DMA)

Read issue 185 of the Digital Watch Weekly newsletter!

◆ Digital Watch Monthly #94 (November 2024)

In our November issue:

A deeper insight into the USA election 2024
AI and ethics in modern society
El Salvador: Blueprint for the bitcoin economy
Revolutionising medicine with AI
UN Security Council: Leveraging AI for diplomatic insight – Just-in-time reporting from the UN Security Council.

Read issue 94 of the Digital Watch Monthly newsletter!

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