AI x Multilateralism - Why Diplomats Must Understand AI - Dr. Jérôme Duberry

This is AI x Multilateralism, a playlist of conversations at the Commons, where experts who help us unpack the many ideas and issues at the nexus of AI and international cooperation.  

In this episode, we ask the question: what does it mean to be AI literate, especially for the world’s diplomats leading negotiations on behalf of their countries? We’re joined by Dr. Jérôme Duberry, Senior Lecturer of International and Development Studies, Co-Director of Executive Education and the Head of the Tech Hub at the Geneva Graduate Institute. There, his research includes AI literacy across society, including among diplomats, and in this conversation he shares:

- what AI literacy means for diplomats, and why both a technical and societal understanding of these technologies is critical.
- the importance of culturally sensitive and accessible AI training, and 
- the role of science-and-technology diplomacy to ensure all countries can participate fairly in AI governance. 

Interested to find out more? Explore Jérôme's recommended resources:

- The ITU AI Skills Coalition: https://aiforgood.itu.int/testimonial/ai-skills-coalition/
- The AI 2027 report, from the AI Futures Project: https://ai-2027.com/
- Elements of AI, a series of free online courses created by MinnaLearn and the University of Helsinki: https://www.elementsofai.com/