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Artificial intelligence (AI) might sound like something from a science fiction movie in which robots are ready to take over the world. While such robots are purely fixtures of science fiction (at least for now), AI is already part of our daily lives, whether we know it or not.
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm. It has been covered extensively in the media, became a topic for family dinner discussions, and sparked new debates on the good and bad of AI. Questions that have been asked before now seem more pervasive.
Will AI replace us? Are our societies ready to embrace the good that AI – ChatGPT included – has to offer while minimising the bad? Shall we pause AI developments – as Elon Musk, Yuval Harari, and others have called for in their Open Letter? Whom do we have to answer governance and policy calls on AI? Should it be the UN, the US Congress, or the European Parliament or…?
As governments, international organisations, experts, businesses, users, and others explore these and similar questions, our coverage of AI technology and policy is meant to help you stay up-to-date with developments in this field, grasp their meaning, and separate hype from reality.
Read more about the policy implications, national strategies, governance, and international aspects of artificial intelligence on our dedicated Digital Watch Observatory page.
24 Sep, 2023
Universities stop using AI detection tool such as Turnitin
Vanderbilt University has decided to disable the AI detection tool provided by Turnitin due to concerns about its reliability and potential false posi... 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
AI, Governance and Philosophy – A Global Dialogue
07 Aug 25 - 17 Aug 25China
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
Diplo/GIP at IGF 2025
23 Jun 25 - 27 Jun 25Lillestrøm, Norway
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
GITEX Africa 2025
14 Apr 25 - 16 Apr 25
Demystifying AI: How to prepare international organisations for AI transformation?
29 Apr 25 - 29 Apr 25Geneva
Inclusive AI governance: Universal values in a pluralistic world
The AI, Governance and Philosophy – A Global Dialogue is now finished, the impressions have settled down, so the time has come to reflect on the lessons learned and experience lived and try to answe[...]
28 Aug, 2025
Survive the AI jargon tsunami: Find shelter in your mother tongue
English dominates the AI landscape, but this hegemony can hinder our understanding of AI's deeper, non-technical aspects. The recent explosion of AI jargon often obscures meaning and can lead to cogni[...]
17 Aug, 2025
Can AI replace the transmission of wisdom?
The world of education is changing radically and rapidly. Generative AI tools are now capable of writing essays, solving math problems, summarising textbooks, and even personalising learning experienc[...]
16 Aug, 2025
AI and the wisdom of generations
The design of AI systems is often framed in terms of innovation, efficiency, and speed. However, these metrics alone cannot tell us whether AI serves society well or quickly. On day 5 of the AI, Gover[...]
13 Aug, 2025
Harmony and tools: Chinese philosophical traditions and their vision of technological change
In today’s fast-evolving technological landscape, global debates about the governance and ethical implications of artificial intelligence (AI) often pivot around Western paradigms, be it liberal ind[...]
08 Aug, 2025
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[...]
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[...]
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.[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 [...]
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[...]
10 Jun, 2025
AI Technology, Policy and Governance online course
16 February 2026
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
13 October 2025
AI Apprenticeship online course
15 September 2025
Online Meetings and Conferences: How to Run Effective and Secure Events online course
Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Governance, and Policy Frameworks online course
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
Cybersecurity online course
13 October 2025
2025
America’s AI Action Plan
The White House AI Action Plan outlines America's strategy to achieve global dominance in artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need for rapid inno... Read more
2025
AI Apprenticeship: Learning about AI by developing AI
AI Apprenticeship publication explores how learning by building can equip professionals with the skills, ethics, and adaptability needed for the AI er... Read more
2025
EspriTech de Genève
EspriTech de Genève, embodying the tech spirit of Geneva, focuses on responsible, human-centred AI that intertwines historical thought with modern go... Read more
2025
An International Digital Strategy for the European Union
The European Commission's Joint Communication outlines an International Digital Strategy aimed at enhancing the EU's global tech competitiveness and i... Read more
2023
EU Council conclusions on EU Digital Diplomacy
The EU Council emphasizes the urgent need for a coherent strategy in digital diplomacy amid geopolitical challenges, particularly following Russia's a... Read more
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
24 Sep, 2023
Universities stop using AI detection tool such as Turnitin
Vanderbilt University has decided to disable the AI detection tool provided by Turnitin due to concerns about its reliability and potential false posi... 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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