humAInism: - Diplo

The end of freedom in cyberspace?

Is cyberspace still a realm of freedom, or has it become defined by control and surveillance? With commercialisation and geopolitical tensions rising, are we trading too much privacy for security? Petru Dumitriu analyses.

New interview with AI. Confessions. Know the weaknesses.

AI Technology, humAInism Artificial Intelligence

In his second chat with AI, Petru delves into a conversation revealing AI assistant strengths and weaknesses.

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with Chatbot, and the Word was Chatbot

AI & linguistics, humAInism Artificial Intelligence

How do chatbots like Chatbot actually work? The post looks at the processes which allow chatbots to learn and work.

Comparatives, implicative verbs, iteratives and the question ‘How?’ frame issues using often overlooked presuppositions.

Part 3 – Speaking of futures: Presuppositions

AI & linguistics, Diplo Wisdom Circle, humAInism Artificial Intelligence, Capacity development, Language (and) diplomacy

In her third post on futures literacy, Dr Biljana Scott delves into presuppositions and their influence on how we perceive the future, especially regarding AI.

Adult, Female, Person, Woman, Robot, Boy, Child, Male, Head, Face

Part 2 – Speaking of futures: Que será, será

AI & linguistics, Diplo Wisdom Circle, humAInism Artificial Intelligence, Diplomatic functions and tools, Infrastructure, Internet governance and digital policy, Negotiations, Persuasion, Types of diplomacy

In her second post on futures literacy, Dr Biljana Scott explores the influence of storytelling, logical fallacies, and archetypal themes on our perceptions of the future.

Celebrated in regions across India, Nepal, and other countries, Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu Vedic festival dedicated to the sun god Surya. During the festival, people participate in several rituals, such as bathing in holy water, abstaining from food and drink, and standing in the water for at least one hour to ask for protection for their families.

Religious history and big data

AI & philosophy, humAInism, Revisit Artificial Intelligence

In 2015, Aldo Matteucci commented on the ambitious plan for a big data-driven encyclopedia of religious cultural history, highlighting issues with Western biases and the difficulty of quantifying religious experiences.

The hand of Bot? Many representations of AI do not only anthropomorphise bots but allude to Leonardo da Vinci’s Hand of God.

Part 1 – Speaking of futures: Story-capsules

AI & linguistics, Diplo Wisdom Circle, humAInism Artificial Intelligence

Diplo has launched a new futures literacy online course, aligning with the UN's 2024 Summit of the Future. Diplo faculty member and linguist Biljana Scott explores how language shapes our perception of the future, highlighting the importance of recognising unconscious biases.

Panel: Climate | AI | Digital

AI Technology Artificial Intelligence, Climate diplomacy

A seminar discussing Climate, AI, and Digital issues will be hosted by multiple organizations in Geneva on March 5, 2024. Experts and diplomats will address how climate (water, aerosols, oceans), digital (data, cybersecurity), and AI interplay. Topics include risks, governance, and their impacts. Scheduled talks cover various aspects including climate and digital developments such as data, cybersecurity, and climate factors like water and aerosols.

AI optimism in geopolitically pessimistic Davos

AI & philosophy, AI Technology Artificial Intelligence

Davos showcased AI optimism against a backdrop of global unease, highlighting a shift from fears of technological risks to focusing on governance and positive applications. The dialogue emphasized the economic potential of open-source AI, marking a move towards balanced, informed discussions about technology's future

When Marx met Confucius

AI & art, AI & linguistics, AI & philosophy, humAInism Updates

A television series titled "When Marx Met Confucius" has been created by the propaganda department in Hunan province to promote Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, which aims to merge Marxism with Chinese tradition. The show downplays the differences between Marx and Confucius and highlights their similarities in seeking the greatest good for humanity. It also criticizes the West while praising China's responsible global role. The series represents a significant shift in the Communist Party's approach to tradition and ideology.