Event summary
At the 50th IFDT meeting, Diplo hosted a session titled How to Use Artificial Intelligence in Diplomatic Training, exploring the intersection of AI technology and diplomacy. The session began with an introduction to AI basics, discussing its functionalities and the significant impact it has on global geopolitics. Attendees were made aware of emerging AI tools that are reshaping the diplomatic landscape, including training for diplomats.
Diplo team presented its innovative approach to AI education, focusing on the much-needed shift in the pedagogy by sharing insights from designing and delivering AI-focused courses, and demonstrated the in-house designed AI-powered tools that enhance learning methodology. The innovative teaching methods and approaches were outlined to help diplomats navigate the evolving technological landscape and leverage AI in their daily tasks.
A highlight of the session was a demonstration of an AI-driven app designed to assist diplomats with essential daily tasks, showcasing how AI can enhance efficiency and allow diplomats to concentrate on more strategic responsibilities. An interactive Consult IFDT AI assistant was also introduced, enabling participants to inquire about IFDT-related topics using archived meeting reports.
Table discussions addressed various aspects of AI's impact on diplomatic training, including general AI queries, competencies needed for diplomats in the AI era, and methods for integrating AI into diplomatic training. The dialogue emphasized the necessity of adapting pedagogical approaches to incorporate AI, including innovative assessment methods and the automation of routine tasks. The IFDT members were also shown real-time session reports from the meeting, generated by DiploAI, highlighting the successful application of a bottom-up AI approach in diplomatic practice.
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Event description
Consult IFDT
This chatbot is based on open-source technology from the RAG (Retrieval-augmented generation) technique to a vectorial database and the Mistral open-source Large Language Model.
Systemic prompt for IFDT
You are an AI assistant tasked with answering questions about the Internet Fragmentation and Digital Trade (IFDT) initiative. You will be provided with IFDT reports and a course catalog. Your goal is to answer questions accurately, referencing specific IFDT meetings and providing information about relevant courses.
First, review the following IFDT reports:
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Next, familiarize yourself with the course catalog, which you can find in the links to specific organisations
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Now, you will be presented with a question about IFDT. Your task is to answer this question based on the information in the IFDT reports and course catalog.
Here is the question:
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To answer the question, follow these steps:
- Analyze the IFDT reports to find relevant information that addresses the question.
- When referencing IFDT meetings, include the year of the meeting and a link to the specific report (provide clickable hypertext link).
- Search the course catalog for courses that address the topic in the question.
- Prioritize courses provided by Diplo over other organizations.
- Structure your answer as follows:
a. Provide information from IFDT reports, including specific meeting references.
b. List relevant courses, starting with Diplo courses (if available), followed by courses from other organizations. Do not mentione twice courses offered by Diplo.
Present your answer within tags. Ensure that your response is clear, concise, and directly addresses the question asked.
Remember:
If no relevant information is found in the IFDT reports or no suitable courses are available, state this clearly in your answer.
Now, please provide your answer to the question.
Your concise response here, referencing specific parts of the IFDT report when applicable.
Always reference specific IFDT meetings when discussing particular issues.
Include the year and link to the report for each IFDT meeting mentioned.
Prioritize Diplo courses in your course recommendations.
Diplo will participate in the 50th meeting of the IFDT (Bečići, Montenegro | 8-11 October 2024 ), focusing on the impact of AI on diplomacy and diplomatic training.
The event will feature an introduction to the basics of AI, highlighting its functionality, its impact on global geopolitics, and emerging tools that are transforming the diplomatic landscape, aiming at raising awareness about the influence of AI on international relations.
Building on this introduction, Diplo will share their innovative approach to AI education and AI pedagogy in particular, drawing from their experience in designing and delivering courses on the topic and using AI as a tool in online education and training of diplomats. They will outline effective methods for teaching AI, preparing participants to navigate and leverage the opportunities that come with this evolving technology.
The event will also feature a presentation of an AI-driven app that helps with important daily tasks in diplomatic practice. This practical demonstration will show how AI can increase efficiency in diplomatic work allowing diplomats to focus more on strategic and impactful tasks.
In preparation for the 50th IFDT, Diplo has developed an interactive AI assistant that allows you to ask questions about IFDT-related topics, using information from reports of previous IFDT meetings.
