Artificial Intelligence
16 Sep, 2023
How can science diplomacy support the use of AI in scientific research
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate scientific discovery and help solve humanity’s biggest problems, according to the Econo... Read more
11 Sep, 2023
Abu Dhabi launches Jais: advanced AI language model for Arabic
Abu Dhabi has unveiled a new artificial intelligence language model called Jais, developed for the Arabic language. Jais, developed by Inception, Moha... Read more
03 Sep, 2023
Baidu’s Ernie: China’s latest push in AI
Chinese AI chatbot Ernie Bot, developed by tech giant Baidu, has generated excitement and marked a comeback for the company, with high downloads and i... Read more
20 Aug, 2023
How can AI democratise science and academia?
AI language models like ChatGPT have the potential to transform and democratise academia. One of the approaches is incremental prompting, which allow... Read more
03 May, 2023
First full AI-reporting from the UN meeting
DiploGPT provided the first full AI-reporting from the UN Security Council meeting.... Read more
21 Apr, 2022
USA and India to deepen cooperation in space and cyberspace as defence domains
USA and India have agreed to strengthen collaboration in space and cyberspace, with initiatives like the Space Situational Awareness arrangement and D... Read more
07 Apr, 2022
Can synthetic data help AI?
There is a growing interest in using synthetic data for AI projects due to limitations in available data. While synthetic data are cost-effective and ... Read more
04 Jan, 2022
Medical Algorithms Need Better Regulation
Medical algorithms need better regulation to prevent risks in healthcare due to the lack of specific regulations. Current frameworks, similar to those... Read more
Implementing AI in daily work: Training for the EU staff in Geneva
20 Jan 25 - 20 Jan 25Geneva
2025 Forecast: AI and Digital Developments
08 Jan 25 - 08 Jan 25Online
The role of diplomacy in AI geopolitics | AGDA
19 Nov 24 - 19 Nov 24Abu Dhabi
25th European Diplomatic Programme: The use of AI in diplomacy
21 Nov 24 - 22 Nov 24Budapest, Hungary
AI and diplomacy: Navigating technology and policy
07 Nov 24 - 07 Nov 24Geneva
February 2025 online courses |Â Diplo Academy
17 Feb 25 - 17 Feb 25Online
Lecture on AI between technology, economy and humanity
08 Oct 24 - 08 Oct 24Nyon
Leadership training on AI and diplomacy @ the UAE diplomatic academy
18 Nov 24 - 20 Nov 24Abu Dhabi, UAE
AI for Media Professionals: Briefing at the Montenegrin Public Service Broadcaster
08 Oct 24 - 08 Oct 24Podgorica, Montenegro
EBU Leadership Summit – AI Discussion
26 Sep 24 - 26 Sep 24
50th Meeting of the International Forum on Diplomatic Training
08 Oct 24 - 11 Oct 24Becici, Montenegro
Ethics and AI | Part 6
The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive legal framework regulating AI, balancing innovation with fundamental rights protection. By adopting a risk-based approach and emphasising transparenc[...]
20 Mar, 2025
Part 5: Rethinking legal governance in the metaverse
Are we stuck in a ‘Groundhog Day’ of tech governance? The metaverse and AI demand new legal approaches, yet outdated regulations keep us in a cycle of repetition. Can we break free and build adap[...]
13 Mar, 2025
Ethics and AI | Part 5
The Council of Europe’s Framework Convention on Artificial Intelligence marks a historic step as the first legally binding international treaty on AI, emphasising human rights, democracy, and the ru[...]
12 Mar, 2025
Part 4: SDGs as ethical, human rights-based, and technological boundaries of the metaverse
Can the SDGs serve as guardrails for metaverse development? In Part 4 of her blog series, Dr Anita Lamprech examines how human rights, ethics, and digital policies must evolve alongside immersive tech[...]
08 Mar, 2025
Ethics and AI | Part 4
The UN's ethical AI principles strive to balance innovation with accountability, emphasising "do no harm," sustainability, and human oversight. However, as AI governance remains largely voluntary, the[...]
04 Mar, 2025
Part 3: ‘Readiness across the spectrum: Countries’
How ready are countries for the metaverse? Nations are taking different approaches – state-led, industry-driven, or hybrid models. Where does your country stand? Dr Anita Lamprecht explores. [...]
27 Feb, 2025
Ethics and AI | Part 3
UNESCO’s Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence sets a global standard for AI governance, emphasising human rights, fairness, and accountability. By addressing both visible and hidd[...]
25 Feb, 2025
Part 2: ‘CitiVerse: Turning the world into a global village (or rather sandbox?)’
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 Lamprec[...]
19 Feb, 2025
Ethics and AI | Part 2
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 mora[...]
18 Feb, 2025
Part 1: Harnessing technology, driving SDGs
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 dev[...]
12 Feb, 2025
The Paris AI Summit: A diplomatic failure or a strategic success?
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 focu[...]
12 Feb, 2025
Ethics and AI | Part 1
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 [...]
11 Feb, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
5 May 2025
AI Apprenticeship online course
Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events online course
Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Governance, and Policy Frameworks online course
16 February 2026
Cybersecurity online course
13 October 2025
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
2019
Mediation and artificial intelligence: Notes on the future of international conflict resolution
Over the last years AI has emerged as a hot topic with regard to its impact on our political, social, and economic lives.... Read more
2019
The EU’s New Commission: Digital Policy in the Limelight (Briefing Paper #13)
In this briefing paper, Dr Stephanie Borg Psaila analyses Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission's emphasis on digital policy for 2019–2024.... Read more
2018
Searching for Meaningful Human Control. The April 2018 Meeting on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (Briefing Paper #10)
In this briefing paper, Ms Barbara Rosen Jacobson analyses the debate of the April 2018 meeting of the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) of the Conv... Read more
2017
Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems: Mapping the GGE Debate (Briefing Paper #8)
The paper discusses the ongoing debate in the Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS) and the varying perspect... Read more
16 Sep, 2023
How can science diplomacy support the use of AI in scientific research
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to accelerate scientific discovery and help solve humanity’s biggest problems, according to the Econo... Read more
11 Sep, 2023
Abu Dhabi launches Jais: advanced AI language model for Arabic
Abu Dhabi has unveiled a new artificial intelligence language model called Jais, developed for the Arabic language. Jais, developed by Inception, Moha... Read more
03 Sep, 2023
Baidu’s Ernie: China’s latest push in AI
Chinese AI chatbot Ernie Bot, developed by tech giant Baidu, has generated excitement and marked a comeback for the company, with high downloads and i... Read more
20 Aug, 2023
How can AI democratise science and academia?
AI language models like ChatGPT have the potential to transform and democratise academia. One of the approaches is incremental prompting, which allow... Read more
03 May, 2023
First full AI-reporting from the UN meeting
DiploGPT provided the first full AI-reporting from the UN Security Council meeting.... Read more
21 Apr, 2022
USA and India to deepen cooperation in space and cyberspace as defence domains
USA and India have agreed to strengthen collaboration in space and cyberspace, with initiatives like the Space Situational Awareness arrangement and D... Read more
07 Apr, 2022
Can synthetic data help AI?
There is a growing interest in using synthetic data for AI projects due to limitations in available data. While synthetic data are cost-effective and ... Read more
04 Jan, 2022
Medical Algorithms Need Better Regulation
Medical algorithms need better regulation to prevent risks in healthcare due to the lack of specific regulations. Current frameworks, similar to those... Read more
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