Artificial Intelligence

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Nigeria aims for global tech leadership with new initiative

30 Jul, 2024

Ethiopian council of ministers approves AI policy

29 Jul, 2024

Universities stop using AI detection tool such as Turnitin

24 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

AI and diplomacy – Workshop at ITU

16 Jun 25 - 16 Jun 25Geneva, Switzerland

Introducing the WSIS+20 for the Asia Pacific Internet Community

03 Jun 25 - 03 Jun 25Online

Tech attache briefing: UN80 Initiative, AI, and digital governance

28 May 25 - 28 May 25Geneva - In Situ

Expert Workshop on the Rule of Law and Human Rights Aspects of Using Artificial Intelligence for Counter-Terrorism Purposes

08 May 25 - Geneve Centre for Security Policy

Swiss Plateforme Tripartite: Meeting on WSIS+20

06 May 25 - 06 May 25

WSIS+20 review: What’s in it for Africa?

07 May 25 - 07 May 25Geneva

Trump and tech: After 100 days

30 Apr 25 - 30 Apr 25Online

AI Apprenticeship for International Organisations blended course

29 Apr 25 - 29 Apr 25Geneva and online

Demystifying AI: How to prepare international organisations for AI transformation?

29 Apr 25 - 29 Apr 25Geneva

Tech attache briefing: WSIS+20 and AI governance negotiations – Updates and next steps

16 Apr 25 - 16 Apr 25Geneva - In Situ

The open-source gambit: How America plans to outpace AI rivals by democratising tech

On July 23, the U.S. unveiled an AI Action Plan featuring 103 recommendations focused on winning the AI race against China. Key themes include promoting open-source AI to establish global standards, r[...]

Jovan Kurbalija

25 Jul, 2025

Military AI: Operational dangers and the regulatory void

As military AI becomes operational in today’s conflicts, the lack of regulation and accountability risks turning warfare into a domain governed by opaque algorithms and unchecked escalation. Without[...]

Julia Williams

09 Jul, 2025

AI Apprenticeship for IOs · From diplomats to AI builders

The AI Apprenticeship for International Organisations, developed by DiploFoundation, empowers professionals from entities like the UN, WHO, and CERN to create AI tools that enhance global cooperation.[...]

Anita Lamprecht

06 Jul, 2025

AI and Magical Realism: When technology blurs the line between wonder and reality

The challenges of governing artificial intelligence often feel like something out of a Gabriel García Márquez novel, where the extraordinary blends seamlessly with the everyday, and the line between[...]

Jovan Kurbalija

27 Jun, 2025

AI in Sophie’s world: How a philosophy book can help us govern AI

As we convene in Oslo for the Internet Governance Forum, we reflect on the philosophical insights from Jostein Gaarder's "Sophie’s World." The novel's exploration of identity and constructed reality[...]

Jovan Kurbalija

21 Jun, 2025

Advancing Swiss AI Trinity: Zurich’s entrepreneurship, Geneva’s governance, and communal subsidiarity

Switzerland can inspire global AI transformation by leveraging its unique strengths: Zurich’s entrepreneurial spirit, Geneva’s governance expertise, and a focus on communal subsidiarity. This "AI [...]

Jovan Kurbalija

15 Jun, 2025

EU Digital Diplomacy: Geopolitical shift from focus on values to economic security

The EU's International Digital Strategy 2025 shifts focus from a values-centric approach to prioritizing geopolitical and economic security. While it retains a commitment to human rights, the new stra[...]

Jovan Kurbalija

10 Jun, 2025

Empowering communities through bottom-up AI: The example of ThutoHealth

In Botswana, a silent epidemic claims nearly half of all lives. Hypertension, diabetes, cancer, and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for 46% of deaths nationwide—a staggering s[...]

DiploFoundation

26 May, 2025

What can we learn from 160 years of tech diplomacy at ITU?

On May 17, 1865, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) was founded by 20 European states to streamline telegraph messaging across borders, highlighting the need for multilateral cooperation [...]

Jovan Kurbalija

17 May, 2025

Part 1: An introduction to digital twins

When Spain & Portugal went dark, it wasn't just lights that failed. It was a reminder: technology isn't just a tool – it's the system we live in.[...]

Anita Lamprecht

14 May, 2025

Part 7: ‘Converging realities: Embedding governance through digital twins’

The metaverse is no longer a question of ‘what if’ – it’s already being built. Digital twins, embedded governance, and the collapse of the digital–physical divide mark the next frontier.[...]

Anita Lamprecht

05 May, 2025

Tech continuity in President Trump’s first 100 days

During President Trump’s first 100 days, technology policy exhibited continuity rather than disruption, with a focus on AI and digital regulation characterized by incremental adjustments. Only 9 of [...]

Jovan Kurbalija

27 Apr, 2025