Robust multilateral action relies on the ability of states to intake, process, and generate vast amounts of written text. It therefore stands to reason that there will be—if there is not already—a strong impulse among certain parties to use large language models (LLMs) to support their efforts in this arena.
In a new communiqué, Carnegie Council’s Ethic Accelerator initiative describes the challenges and opportunities that LLMs present to the diplomatic community.
What will be the ethical trade-offs in this practice?
The Council’s Spring event calendar is packed, featuring four virtual event opportunities for community members. Register below to join these critical conversations.
2054, with Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis
On March 19 at 6pm ET, join Doorstep co-hosts Nikolas Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin and authors Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis for a discussion on their new novel 2054, which imagines a future where a radial leap forward in technology combines with America’s partisan divide to create an existential threat. How can we avoid this dark yet possible future?
The Humanization of Warfare: Ethics, Law, and Civilians in Conflict
On March 26 at 11am ET, Georgetown Law’s Professor Mitt Regan will lead a panel exploring emerging ethical questions surrounding the humanization of warfare, touching on issues of international law, just war, and civilian protection. This discussion will build upon an essay by Regan in the most recent issue of Carnegie Council’s Ethics & International Affairs journal.
Unlocking Cooperation: The Global South and Global North
How can Global South and Global North states work together to revitalize multilateralism? On March 27 at 8:30am ET, moderator Ramu Damodaran, senior advisor to the UN University for Peace, will lead an expert panel in the inaugural “Unlocking Cooperation” event.
Algorithms in War: The Use of AI in Armed Conflict
As countries prepare to deploy lethal autonomous weapon systems at scale, how should policymakers navigate AI’s inherent trade-offs? On April 8 at 11am ET, Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal will join this panel co-hosted by the Oxford Institute for Ethics, Law and Armed Conflict and moderated by Blavatnik School of Government’s Professor Janina Dill.
Don’t miss a special Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Carnegie Ethics Accelerator Lead and Senior Fellow Arthur Holland Michel today (March 12) at 5pm ET. Holland Michel will discuss the impact of data fusion technology on freedom, security, and human rights. To learn more about the consequences of your own digital footprint, be sure to engage with the Council’s new interactive tool on data fusion.
Summer Internship Opportunity
Carnegie Council is seeking an intern for Summer 2024 within the communications and knowledge management teams. This is a unique opportunity for those currently enrolled in or who have recently completed a graduate studies program.
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