AI Global Governance (3rd Edition)

About

We launched the AI Global Governance (AIGG) Summer School in 2024 to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the fast-changing landscape of AI governance in an increasingly fragmented world. The programme examines the opportunities and risks that artificial intelligence creates for international regulatory frameworks, security dynamics, and ethical standards, with a focus on promoting fair, transparent, and accountable AI development and deployment.

AI is transforming the global balance of power, reshaping cooperation among states, and changing the way countries prepare for and conduct warfare. It also gives rise to new governance challenges such as algorithmic bias, digital authoritarianism, and the use of autonomous systems in conflict. Participants explore these issues through comparative perspectives from the European Union, the United States, Japan, and China, analysing how AI affects international relations, human rights, labour markets, and environmental sustainability.

The AIGG Summer School strengthens participants’ ability to engage critically with the policy and governance dimensions of AI. Through expert-led sessions, simulations, and institutional visits, including to the EU, NATO, and the United Nations Development Programme, participants learn to assess systemic risks, identify governance gaps, and design strategies to mitigate unintended consequences. The interdisciplinary approach integrates theoretical insight with practical experience, preparing participants to address emerging challenges as AI becomes increasingly embedded in global decision-making.

Course leader

Prof. Dr. Christopher Lamont

Target group

This course is designed for professionals involved in policymaking, international relations, technology management, and anyone interested in understanding the implications of AI on global governance. This includes government officials, diplomats, policy advisors, tech entrepreneurs, researchers, and graduate students in relevant fields. It’s also suitable for those who are keen to understand how AI can be leveraged to solve complex problems in global governance. The course provides a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and to network with like-minded professionals from around the world.

Course aim

The primary objective of this course is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complex landscape of AI in global governance. It focuses on the challenges and opportunities AI presents for domestic and international regulatory frameworks, international security, law, and diplomacy, as well as the need for guarding against bias and promoting inclusivity, diversity, and equity.

As AI continues to evolve, it is reshaping power dynamics, cooperation, and conflict among and within nations. This transformation is leading to a new era where AI-driven technologies play a pivotal role in decision-making processes. However, the rise of AI also presents new challenges, including ethical dilemmas, gender bias, digital authoritarianism, and the potential for AI-enhanced military conflict. Participants will delve into these issues, examining how AI can both challenge and enhance international relations while promoting inclusivity and diversity.

The course also aims to help participants develop strategies to leverage AI for effective governance. This involves understanding how to harness the power of AI ethically, transparently, and in alignment with global norms and standards. It also involves ensuring that AI systems are designed and used in a way that promotes inclusivity, diversity, and equity.

Participants will engage in hands-on activities and workshops to apply what they have learned and develop their own inclusive AI strategies for global governance. This programme combines theoretical, policy-oriented, and practical lessons from interdisciplinary perspectives including international relations, international law, AI ethics, and governance studies. It emphasizes the importance of addressing bias in AI and promoting diversity in global governance. Participants will learn from leading thinkers and experts about major challenges posed by AI in global governance and how to apply concrete policy solutions.

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