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
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?Â
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
Tech attache briefing: WSIS+20 and AI governance negotiations – Updates and next steps
16 Apr 25 - 16 Apr 25Geneva - In Situ
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 GarcÃa 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 securityÂ
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
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[...]
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 [...]
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.[...]
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.[...]
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 [...]
27 Apr, 2025
From geopolitics to classrooms: The hopeful side of the US-China AI race
The competition between the US and China in AI education is emerging as a vital battleground amidst geopolitical tensions. Both nations are prioritizing AI education to prepare future generations for [...]
27 Apr, 2025
Politeness in 2025: Why are we so kind to AI?
A Fortune study shows that about 80% of users in the UK and USA use polite language, like "please" and "thank you," when interacting with AI. This behavior reflects deep-rooted psychological and cultu[...]
23 Apr, 2025
Advanced Diploma in Internet Governance
21 July 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
16 February 2026
Cybersecurity online course
13 October 2025
Master in Contemporary Diplomacy
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 DiplomacyÂ
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
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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