AI for Peace Weekly Insights

We’re excited to bring you our brand-new feature: AI for Peace Weekly Insights! Each week, we’ll share updates, trends, and key developments at the intersection of AI and peace, offering fresh perspectives on both risks and opportunities to inspire action and spark meaningful dialogue within our community of practice.

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AI and Diplomacy: The Next Geopolitical Battlefield?

In an age where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming every industry, diplomacy is no exception. The swift advancement of AI technologies is redefining global power structures, shaping negotiations, and reshaping international relations. As nations strive to leverage AI for strategic gain, diplomacy is becoming an increasingly high-tech arena where algorithms, data, and cyber capabilities influence policy decisions. This article examines AI’s profound impact on diplomacy, the intensifying competition among global powers, and the ethical challenges posed by AI-driven decision-making in international affairs. Read more

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Dilemmas in the policy debate on autonomous weapon systems

This essay explores the decade-long debate on regulating autonomous weapon systems (AWS), primarily conducted under the UN Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW). Growing dissatisfaction with the CCW’s slow progress has led to calls for diversifying the discussion—both by shifting it to alternative multilateral forums and expanding its focus to reflect technological and geopolitical changes. However, such diversification comes with trade-offs, and the essay examines these challenges to help policymakers assess their implications for global AWS regulation efforts. Read more

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AI’s Role in Global Stability, Diplomacy, and Peacebuilding

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping global stability, diplomacy, and peacebuilding by enhancing conflict prediction, diplomatic negotiations, cybersecurity, and humanitarian efforts. AI-driven tools enable real-time geopolitical forecasting, multilingual diplomatic analysis, and cyber threat mitigation while optimizing post-conflict reconstruction. However, challenges such as AI bias, ethical concerns, and regulatory oversight remain critical. This chapter examines AI’s transformative role in diplomacy and security, highlighting its potential to foster international cooperation while addressing key risks and governance issues. Read more

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Concern over Google ending ban on AI weapons

A leading human rights group has condemned Alphabet, Google's parent company, for lifting its longstanding ban on using artificial intelligence (AI) for weapon development and surveillance, calling the move "incredibly concerning." Alphabet has revised its AI guidelines, removing a section that previously prohibited applications "likely to cause harm." Human Rights Watch criticized the decision, telling the BBC that AI could "complicate accountability" in battlefield decisions with "life or death consequences." In a blog post, Google defended the change, stating that businesses and democratic governments must collaborate on AI that "supports national security." Read more

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Global: Google’s shameful decision to reverse its ban on AI for weapons and surveillance is a blow for human rights

Responding to Google’s decision to remove its prohibition on artificial intelligence (AI) being used for developing weapons and surveillance tools, Matt Mahmoudi, Researcher and Adviser on Artificial Intelligence and Human Rights, said: “It’s a shame that Google has chosen to set this dangerous precedent, after years of recognizing that their AI programme should not be used in ways that could contribute to human rights violations. Amnesty has got a long history of documenting the possible human rights violations posed by AI when it is used as a means of societal control, mass surveillance and discrimination. Read more

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VP Vance's International Debut: AI and Security in Europe

U.S. Vice President JD Vance is set to embark on his first international trip since taking office. He will attend an AI summit in Paris and participate in the Munich Security Conference. The events will cover artificial intelligence developments and global security issues, including the conflict in Ukraine. Read more

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A European Call to The AI Summit: Use AI To Bolster Democracy, Not Undermine It!

Make.org is set to release an in-depth study mapping 100 global initiatives at the intersection of AI and democracy at the upcoming AI Action Summit in Paris. This research explores the evolving landscape of AI governance, highlighting both its potential to strengthen democratic processes and the risks it poses if left unregulated. As AI continues to shape global governance, Make.org aims to foster discussions on responsible AI development and its impact on democracy. Read more

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Ramifications of China’s DeepSeek Moment, Part 2: AI, Cultural Values, and Global Freedom

Part 1 in this three-part series discussed some of the competitive and national-security ramifications of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) innovator DeepSeek launching its powerful new R1 open-source AI model. In this second installment of the series, we discuss why, in this “DeepSeek moment,” it is essential for America to get AI policy right. This is not merely to boost global competitiveness and innovative outcomes, but also to ensure that other values our nation cherishes—pluralism, liberty, democracy, free speech, privacy, and civil rights—continue to thrive globally. Read more

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Musk warns AI and drones will dominate future wars.

Tech billionaire Elon Musk believes the future of warfare will be dominated by artificial intelligence and drones. In a newly released video of his talk last summer at the US Military Academy in West Point, New York, Musk shared his insights on how modern conflicts are evolving. Read more

This weekly review aims to spark dialogue and inspire the AI for Peace community of practice to continue advancing their efforts toward lasting peace. Visit our website to explore more resources, insights, and opportunities to engage with our work— www.aiforpeace.org

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