AI Governance: Technology, Ethics and Institutions

Overview

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace, its impact on global governance becomes increasingly profound and complex. This day event delves into the intricacies of AI governance, exploring its multifaceted implications for international politics, economics, security, ethics and diplomacy.

We will begin by tracing the historical trajectory of AI, examining its origins and early development, key technological advancements, and the evolving landscape of AI capabilities. Subsequently, the day shifts its focus to the global governance of AI, analysing the political, economic, security, normative and diplomatic dimensions of AI's impact on the international system. You will critically evaluate the role of international norms and institutions in governing AI, examining their effectiveness in addressing the challenges posed by AI technologies.

Finally, we explore the emerging field of AI diplomacy, examining how AI technologies are shaping international relations, the potential for AI to transform diplomatic interactions and the role that diplomacy could in turn play for influencing the global governance of AI. 

Please note: this event will close to enrolments at 23:59 UTC on 4 December 2024.

Programme details

9.45am    
Registration (in-person attendees only)

10am     
Technical Evolution of AI 
Vahid Nick Pay

11.15am    
Tea/coffee break

11.45am          
Ethics and AI
Vahid Nick Pay

1pm     
Lunch break

2pm          
AI Global Governance and Diplomacy 
Jennifer Cassidy (delivered virtually)

3.15pm         
Tea/coffee break

3.45pm
Institutional Governance Models for AI
Vahid Nick Pay

5pm  
End of day

Fees

Description Costs
Course Fee - in-person attendance (includes tea/coffee) £120.00
Course Fee - virtual attendance £110.00
Baguette Lunch £7.30
Hot Lunch £19.25

Funding

If you are in receipt of a UK state benefit or are a full-time student in the UK you may be eligible for a reduction of 50% of tuition fees.

Concessionary fees for short courses

Tutors

Dr Vahid Nick Pay

Lecturer in International Politics, Department for Continuing Education, Diplomatic Studies Programme.

Read Dr Vahid's full profile.

Dr Jennifer Cassidy

Speaker

Dr Jennifer A. Cassidy is a diplomatic scholar at the University of Oxford, where she lectures on Diplomacy and International Law, Digital Diplomacy, and Gender and Diplomacy. Her PhD (2017) from the University of Oxford focused on the emerging discipline of Digital Diplomacy, with a specific focus on the changing nature of digital diplomatic signalling and online strategic narratives during times of political crisis. Jennifer produced the first edited volume on Gender and Diplomacy: Theory and Practice (Routledge). Prior to teaching, Jennifer served as a diplomatic attaché to Ireland's Permanent Mission to the United Nations (New York), European External Action Service to the Kingdom of Cambodia, and Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Headquarters during the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Jennifer also contributes regularly to media commentary, including the BBC, Sky News, ABC Australia and The Irish Times.

Application

Please use the 'Book' button on this page. Alternatively, please contact us to obtain an application form.

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included in the price, but if you wish to stay with us the night before the course, then please contact our Residential Centre.

Accommodation in Rewley House - all bedrooms are modern, comfortably furnished and each room has tea and coffee making facilities, Freeview television, and Free WiFi and private bath or shower rooms. Please contact our Residential Centre on +44 (0) 1865 270362 or email res-ctr@conted.ox.ac.uk for details of availability and discounted prices. For more information, please see our website: https://www.conted.ox.ac.uk/about/accommodation

IT requirements

For those joining us online

We will be using Zoom for the livestreaming of this event. If you’re attending online, you’ll be able to see and hear the speakers, and to submit questions via the Zoom interface. Joining instructions will be sent out prior to the start date. We recommend that you join the session at least 10-15 minutes prior to the start time – just as you might arrive a bit early at our lecture theatre for an in-person event.

Please note that this course will not be recorded.