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A case of "digital gunboat" diplomacy. This is a very interesting example of how the US-China economic war is being played through different containment strategies and proxies. US officials successfully pressured the Abu Dhabi-based AI-focused company G42 to cut all its ties with Chinese companies. The author of this article pleads for these manoeuvers to become a standard playbook of economic statecraft (in other words economic war) going forward. Whenever the competition for access to critical resources or markets and control of cutting-edge technology becomes strong, the "free markets" mindset is easily shifted toward "Digital gunboat diplomacy". The key issue for many countries around the world will be to figure out how to avoid "taking sides" in this unfolding global economic Cold War 2.0. By the way this will also apply to western companies trying to outplay this logic of confrontation.

“AI has the potential to increase operational efficiency, strengthen diplomatic relationships, and offer a critical decision advantage when shaping foreign policy. The choices made today on applied AI will lay the groundwork for generations of diplomats to come.” Check out our feature article in State Magazine! “Decision Advantage: Empowering Diplomacy through Responsible AI” written by Chief Data and AI Officer Dr. Matthew Graviss https://lnkd.in/gG-Rye5a #data #AI #responsibleAI #diplomacy #State

It's a very exciting time to be working at State. I find the use of AI at DoS for knowledge management, large-scale analysis, and making our diplomats out in the field's job easier incredibly fascinating! "AI could be used to sort through mass amounts of information, serve as a “research assistant,” or anticipate global economic trends and brewing conflicts. AI has the potential to increase operational efficiency, strengthen diplomatic relationships, and offer a critical decision advantage when shaping foreign policy. The choices made today on applied AI will lay the groundwork for generations of diplomats to come."

Notable article by Dr Matthew Graviss of the U.S. Department of State Center for Analytics on responsible use of alternative intelligence in diplomacy. We appreciate colleagues at State identifying the many ways this technology can be used for good. #tech4good #data #AI #responsibleAI #diplomacy #State

“AI holds much promise for the future of diplomacy, but it is important to be clear-eyed about the risks and challenges associated with it. In particular, GAI can be harnessed toward nefarious ends, especially in the realm of disinformation and misinformation. US officials also should be wary of AI’s limits. While it can be a major asset to diplomats, caution and a healthy awareness of where AI might fall short or have negative externalities is essential. Finally, AI, broadly, is predicated on a triad of algorithms, computing power, and data. This paper will not explore all three in a technical manner, but on the latter (data), there is a risk of distrust from diplomats and the public, absent transparency and ethical guardrails.” A report by Jeffrey Cimmino and myself via Atlantic Council

🌍 AI's rise is set to revolutionize the decision-making of world leaders and policymakers. Dive into Cornelius Adebahr's insights in Global Policy on how this tech demands a fresh perspective on the art of diplomacy. #AIForeignPolicy #FutureDiplomacy #AIDiplomacy #FutureOfForeignPolicy #CulturePulse

It's an interesting opinion by Guilherme Schneider in Modern Diplomacy, hopefully, this pathway will be chosen by global leaders and stakeholders Link: https://lnkd.in/eM99uk3i #AI #DigitalEconomy

Great to join friends from Foreign Policy, Special Competitive Studies Project - SCSP, Google, & U.S. Department of State to talk about Artificial Intelligence as part of the tech diplomacy conversation. Big thanks to Maggie Lake for moderating the conversation. Have a listen! #artificialintelligence

I was interviewed for a must-read article in PYMNTS.com: What's Next in Payments on the upcoming bilateral US-#China talks on AI risks, #security, and regulation. The article also touches on the #TikTok debacle, explains the general US strategy when it comes to balancing geopolitical tensions and a push for joint commitments with #Beijing, and outlines #China's priorities and recent #cyber guidelines. My comments focus on the role of these talks amidst #China's push into the #MiddleEast and US working to develop a nuanced strategy on limiting malign influence from #PRC while expanding possibility of cooperation on some basic issues. #artificialintelligence #technology #hitech #cybercrimes #cyberwarfare #economy #investments #infosec #informationsecurity #dataprivacy #datasecurity #military #security #defense #nationalsecurity #Biden #foreignpolicy #foreignaffairs #diplomacy #geopolitics #arabworld #thegulf #GCC #UAE #UnitedArabEmirates

Three of the world’s most accomplished and deep thinkers are calling and ringing the alarm bell, as well, for international cooperation, diplomacy, dialogue, and ethical considerations to navigate the complexities of this transformative technology and ensure its responsible use for the preservation of humanity not its destruction. Their call is not a fatalistic but realistic, and at the right time. The authors suggest that “whatever other contests and emerging period of rivalry US and China should seek consensus that they will not enter into a technologically advanced war with each other” and propose the creation of units within each government to monitor and report on potential dangers, fostering dialogue to avoid unintended crises. “We are in a new phase of human history. We have not possible way to avoiding it. The only choice we have is to use it constructively or be engulfed by it” said Henry Kissinger on the AI. HENRY A KISSINGER FOUNDATION Eric Schmidt Daniel Huttenlocher #artificialintelligence #security #war #humanity #worldorder #usa #china #eu #consensus #safefuture https://lnkd.in/dcetY2YS