HumAInism
humAInism explores what AI can do for humanity and how humanity can best be served by it.
As AI has become integral to our lives, vital questions demand immediate answers. Will machines replace us? Can we harness AI’s benefits while mitigating its drawbacks? Who holds the reins of AI governance and policy-making?
At Diplo, we delve into these pivotal inquiries through our research, training, events, software development, and the arts. Guided by our belief that humans should remain at the core of AI utilisation and progress, we present you humAInism — a name that echoes our commitment to shaping a future where AI empowers, rather than endangers, humanity.
Genesis
AI governance
Exploring the political, economic, and societal governance of AI. Monitoring governance processes at national, regional, and global levels.
AI diplomacy
Looking at the impact of AI on reporting, negotiations, forecasting, and other diplomatic functions. Applying theory in practice by developing practical tools for AI diplomacy.
AI technology
Developing DiploGPT and other AI tools. Experimenting with bottom-up AI through the use of high-quality ‘small data’.
AI & Philosophy
The philosophical considerations of AI’s impact on humanity are complex and multifaceted. Ethical frameworks, human agency, socio-economic implications, and existential risks require critical examination.
AI & Linguistics
We must ensure AI’s ethical and unbiased use in linguistic applications, as it shapes how we communicate and understand language.
AI & Art
AI has expanded the horizons of creative expression, pushing artists and audiences to rethink traditional notions of art, creativity, and authorship.
In focus
Policy Meets Tech: Cryptography
The third event in the ‘Policy meets tech’ series will be dedicated to cryptography. It will focus on unpacking cryptographic technology and discussing its policy implications. From the intricacies of internet protocols to the intricacies of quantum computing, from cryptography to algorithms, these discussions will provide in-depth insights into the technical underpinnings of these technologies, their real-world applications, and the policy opportunities and challenges they present.
The series is organised by Diplo, with the support of the US Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva, and is dedicated to permanent missions in Geneva.
In-situ event, 5 December, 2023, Geneva, Switzerland
AI and data tools
DiploAI
DiploAI is a sophisticated, domain-specific artificial intelligence solution designed to exploit the capabilities of advanced natural language processing technologies.
DiploAI combines state-of-the-art speech-to-text, information retrieval, text generation, and text-to-voice models – both proprietary and open-sourced – to create a specialised, high-performance tool for diplomatic use cases. Utilising cutting-edge fine-tuning methodologies, DiploAI is refined by incorporating the knowledge of subject-matter experts in diplomacy and linguistics, which enables the adaptation of large language models for optimal efficacy in diplomatic scenarios.
Blogs
Four seasons of AI: From excitement to clarity in the first year of ChatGPT
November 30, 2023
ChatGPT was launched by OpenAI on the last day of November in 2022. It triggered a lot of excitement. Over the last 12 months, the winter of AI excitement was followed by the spring of metaphors, the summer of reflections, and the current autumn of clarity. O...
READ MOREHow can legal wisdom from 19th-century Montenegro and Valtazar Bogišić help AI regulation
November 23, 2023
Our quest for effective AI governance can be informed by legal wisdom of Valtazar Bogisic, drafter of the Montenegrin civil code (1888)...
READ MOREHow can we deal with AI risks?
November 8, 2023
Clarity in dealing with ‘known’ and transparency in addressing ‘unknown’ AI risks In the fervent discourse on AI governance, there’s an oversized focus on the risks from future AI, compared to more immediate issues: we’re warned about the risk of e...
READ MOREJua Kali AI: Bottom-up algorithms for a Bottom-up economy
November 7, 2023
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