AI for PEACE

Through dialogue we learn. Many thanks to Medlir Mema Ph.D. for guiding this conversation, the thoughtful questions and reflections certainly pushed my own thinking in new directions.

𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗜𝗛𝗟 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 "To mark the launch of the “IHL and the Growing Involvement of Civilians in Cyber Operations and other ICT Activities in Armed Conflict” report, the ICRC and the Geneva Academy are hosting an interactive online expert event. The event aims to clarify the practical consequences of increased civilian involvement in ICT activities during armed conflict, present the report’s findings, address pressing legal questions, and advance actionable proposals for States, technology companies, and humanitarian actors to limit civilian involvement, reduce harm, and prevent violations of IHL." Register here: https://lnkd.in/dqMDfE7u #ICRC #IHL #Cyber #Conflict

Leveraging AI in peace processes: A framework for digital dialogues "The integration of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies into peace dialogues offers both innovative possibilities and critical challenges for contemporary peacebuilding practice. This article proposes a context-sensitive taxonomy of digital deliberation tools designed to guide the selection and adaptation of AI-assisted platforms in conflict-affected environments. Moving beyond static typologies, the framework accounts for variables such as scale, digital literacy, inclusivity, security, and the depth of AI integration. By situating digital peace dialogues within broader peacebuilding and digital democracy frameworks, the article examines how AI can enhance participation, scale deliberation, and support knowledge synthesis, —while also highlighting emerging concerns around algorithmic bias, digital exclusion, and cybersecurity threats. Drawing on case studies involving the United Nations (UN) and civil society actors, the article underscores the limitations of one-size-fits-all approaches and makes the case for hybrid models that balance AI capabilities with human facilitation to foster trust, legitimacy, and context-responsive dialogue. The analysis contributes to peacebuilding scholarship by engaging with the ethics of AI, the politics of digital diplomacy, and the sustainability of technological interventions in peace processes. Ultimately, the study argues for a dynamic, adaptive approach to AI integration, continuously attuned to the ethical, political, and socio-cultural dimensions of peacebuilding practice." Read more: https://lnkd.in/ea7F6t-j

I’m delighted to be joining the International Panel on the Information Environment (IPIE) on 22 September for the launch of its landmark report: Artificial Intelligence and Peacebuilding: Opportunities and Challenges. I had the pleasure of serving as consulting scientist on this project. AI is increasingly shaping how we build peace, bringing opportunities to prevent conflict and support humanitarian responses, but also risks of surveillance, repression, and disinformation. I’ll be speaking alongside: ⭐Prof. Fredrick Ogenga, Chair of the IPIE’s AI and Peacebuilding Panel  ⭐Dr. Evelyne Tauchnitz, Vice Chair  ⭐Dr. Lisa Schirch, Panel Member Together, we’ll explore how to ensure AI serves peace and human rights, not instability. 📅22 September  📍Online 👉 Register here https://lnkd.in/ebJSDBdy  

✨ What kinds of data exist on #peace and #conflict? And how can #AI and data analysis tools help us better understand and support peace processes? Our new online course, led by PeaceRep’s Data Director Sanja Badanjak, tackles these questions and more. Starting in January 2026, this six-week course will: 🔹 Introduce the PA-X Peace Agreements Database 🔹 Show you how to access, analyse and visualise peace data 🔹 Equip you with practical tools to strengthen peace process research 📅 Applications are open until 9 October. 👉 Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eAJ2YzcV

📌YOU’RE INVITED The Global Center on AI Governance and the University of Cape Town are proud to announce the launch of the African Hub on AI Safety, Peace and Security. This new Hub is a space for researchers, policymakers, and innovators to advance AI solutions that are truly representative of African contexts. As part of the Artificial Intelligence for Development (AI4D) program, it will drive homegrown solutions to address development challenges and mitigate risks. Launch details 🗓️ : Sunday, September 28, 2025 🕔 : 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM SAST 📍: Neville Alexander Building, University of Cape Town, 6 Lover’s Walk, Rondebosch RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dhYamWS2

🚨🌐⚠️🛑 𝗡𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 '𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀' 𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗜 Nobel Prize winners and leading AI experts are calling for binding international “red lines” on AI to prevent dangerous uses of this transformative technology. 🔵 Over 200 politicians, scientists, and AI researchers, including 10 Nobel laureates, signed the urgent open letter. 🔵 AI’s rapid development poses unprecedented dangers, including mass unemployment, engineered pandemics, and human rights violations. 🔵 Proposed limits include prohibiting lethal autonomous weapons, autonomous AI replication, and AI use in nuclear warfare. 🔵 Signers range from Nobel laureates in chemistry, economics, peace, and physics to AI pioneers like Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio. ✍️The letter calls for governments to reach international consensus by 2026 to define what AI should never be allowed to do. Supported by 60+ civil society organizations and coordinated by the Center for Human-Compatible AI, The Future Society, and the French Center for AI Safety. “𝘏𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘮𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘈𝘐 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘵𝘺 𝘣𝘦𝘺𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘩𝘶𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺.” – Yuval Noah Harari https://lnkd.in/gX4KrjCX #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #NobelPrize #TechForGood #GlobalPolicy #EthicalAI #AIRegulation #FutureOfAI #AI4Peace

⚠️ 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗝𝗶𝗵𝗮𝗱: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗜 𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝘁𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 AI is becoming a new weapon in the hands of extremist groups like ISIS. A recent Newsweek investigation shows how terrorists are moving from propaganda to potentially using agentic AI to plan and execute attacks. This marks a dangerous shift in the digital battlefield. Key risks to watch: 📰 Propaganda at scale – Generative AI is producing fake news anchors, manipulated videos, and highly convincing disinformation. 🎮 Targeting new spaces – Extremist bots and AI-generated content are appearing in gaming platforms like Roblox and Minecraft to spread ideology. 💣 Operational planning – Experts warn agentic AI could help terrorists autonomously source bomb materials or run complex operations. 🌍 Global security gap – Technology is evolving faster than governments, companies, and regulators can respond, leaving a dangerous window of exploitation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gNG5WpR2 #AIThreats #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #CounterTerrorism #ISIS #Extremism #NationalSecurity #AIWeaponization #Propaganda #AI4Peace

⚔️ 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝗿: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗜 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀 The Cyber Cold War is here — and it’s not about land or ideology, but about algorithms, sensors, and data. Nations are no longer treating AI as just a tool for productivity. It has become a weapon, reshaping power, alliances, and global security. 🤖 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 – Drones, loitering weapons, and self-targeting systems are already being tested and deployed. UN debates on lethal autonomous weapons show how urgent this is. 📊 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 – From satellites to battlefield sensors, access to datasets and computing power is a strategic asset. Chip restrictions are no longer just economics, but geopolitics. 📰 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗱 – Generative AI makes disinformation faster, more realistic, and harder to detect, threatening elections and trust worldwide. ⚠️  𝗘𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 – Once AI systems run inside weapons and surveillance networks, decisions happen at machine speed, increasing chances of mistakes and unintended conflict. What needs to happen? ➡️ Global agreements on banning the most dangerous autonomous weapons. ➡️ Strong controls on hardware, data, and disinformation. ➡️ Transparency, reporting, and international governance with real enforcement power. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/e84xkQkM

CMI, together with the Agency for Peacebuilding and the CyberPeace Institute, will host a physical workshop during Geneva Peace Week on the responsible use of AI in peacemaking. The session will: 🔹Explore practical use cases of AI in peacebuilding 🔹Discuss key risks and challenges 🔹Hear from those wishing to share experiences and ask questions This in-person workshop is open to anyone interested in how AI can be used safely and responsibly in peace work. The discussion will feed into a wider process of co-creating practical guidance for the field. 📅 Wed 15 October 2025, 13:00–14:30 CET 📍 Conference Center C2 (Pétale 5) 🔗 Details https://lnkd.in/d9HP8a-Z For CMI, digital peacemaking is a strategic priority. We aim to combine technological innovation with traditional peacemaking approaches and strengthen peace efforts worldwide. Partners: CyberPeace Institute & Agency for Peacebuilding