Negotiations are one of the central tenants of diplomacy. Some describe diplomacy as the management of international relations by selected officials via negotiation. 

Given the recent hype around AI tools related to language processing and language generation, we need to ask: What role can AI play in diplomatic negotiations?

Tuesday, 7th March,

14:00 UTC (09:00 EDT | 15:00 CET | 19:30 IST) 

Negotiations are, without a doubt, at the core of diplomacy. Diplomatic negotiations prevent wars, signal the end of a war, and build peace. They are the foundation of every international organisation and every international treaty. In a globalised world, diplomatic negotiations make the world go round. 

Given the stakes of this task, any tool that might support the process deserves our attention. We have seen various explorations of this question in the context of peaceful conflict resolution. We have also seen concrete pilot projects by organisations like the Innovation Cell at the UNDPPA. With the recent hype and innovation around AI tools, not least ChatGPT, it is time to come back to these questions with renewed vigour. 

What is the (potential) role of AI in diplomatic negotiations? What AI tools have already been explored, and what additional tools and needs can we anticipate? What are elements of negotiations that could be augmented what are elements that could be automated?

Join diplomats, academics, and AI experts for an informed discussion on the current level of technology and future trends. 

Tuesday, 7th March,

14:00 UTC (09:00 EDT | 15:00 CET | 19:30 IST) 

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