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Carnegie Council PodcastsUnlocking Cooperation: Open Societies
Democracies faced significant headwinds in 2024 as illiberal leaders and autocrats increasingly collaborated to suppress dissent and undermine institutions…
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A New International Order Is Emerging, We Must Bring Our Principles With Us
On the heels of a new international order, Carnegie Council will continue to champion the vision of peace and cooperation that remains our mission, says…
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Ethics on Film: Discussion of "Dr. Strangelove"
In this "Ethical Article" Alex Woodson explores ethical issues around nuclear weapons and non-proliferation, the military-industrial complex, and the role of…
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An Ethical Grey Zone: AI Agents in Political Deliberations
In this "Ethical Article" Eleonore Fournier-Tombs, head of anticipatory action and innovation at the United Nations University Centre for Policy Research…
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Artificial Intelligence and Election Integrity in 2024
In this special episode of "Ethical Articles," Carnegie Ethics Fellow Christine Jakobson reads the article "Artifical Intelligence and Election Integrity in…
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Empowering Next-Gen Civic Leaders
More than half of the world's population is under 30 years old, yet young people are significantly underrepresented in key policymaking spaces. As the world…
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Walking a Fraying Nuclear Tightrope, by Joel Rosenthal
In this "Ethical Article" Carnegie Council President Joel Rosenthal argues that a recommitment to nuclear arms control is nothing short of a moral imperative…
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Unlocking Cooperation: AI for All
Directly following the release of a final report from the UN Secretary-General's High-level Advisory Body on AI and on the eve of the Summit of the Future…
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From Principles to Action: Charting a Path for Military AI Governance, by Brianna Rosen
In the latest edition of "Ethical Articles" Dr. Brianna Rosen, strategy and policy fellow at Oxford University's Blavatnik School of Government, reads her…
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AI for Information Accessibility: From the Grassroots to Policy Action
Ahead of the AI for Information Accessibility Conference 2024 and the roll-out of the Caribbean AI Policy Roadmap, Carnegie Council and the UNESCO Information…
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Risking Escalation for the Sake of Efficiency: Ethical Implications of AI Decision-Making in Conflicts, by Max Lamparth
In the quest for technological superiority, military strategists are looking into AI systems like language models for decision-making. With the potential for…
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The Olympics, War, and Political Neutrality, by Drew Thompson
This "Ethical Article" discusses the moral questions around the banning of countries and athletes from the Olympic Games. This article was written by Drew…
Carnegie Council PodcastsResponsible AI & the Ethical Trade-offs of Large Models, with Sara Hooker
In this episode of the Artificial Intelligence & Equality podcast, Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen speaks with Sara Hooker, head of Cohere for AI, to discuss her…
Carnegie Council PodcastsAI & Warfare: A New Era for Arms Control & Deterrence, with Paul Scharre
In this episode of the Artificial Intelligence & Equality podcast, Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen speaks with Center for a New American Security's Paul Scharre…
Carnegie Council PodcastsGlobal Leadership in a Turbulent Time: A Conversation with Professor Abiodun Williams
From the wars in Ukraine and Gaza to UN Security Council gridlock and escalating climate and migration crises, multilateral institutions face unprecedented…
Carnegie Council PodcastsCybernetics, Digital Surveillance, & the Role of Unions in Tech Governance, with Elisabet Haugsbø
In this episode of the AI & Equality podcast, Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen is joined by Elisabet Haugsbø, president of Norway-based tech union Tekna, to…
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Space-Based Data Risks to Refugee Populations, by Zhanna L. Malekos Smith
Space-based data is quite useful for observing environmental conditions, but, as Zhanna Malekos Smith writes in this "Ethical Article," it also raises privacy…
Carnegie Council PodcastsAI, Military Ethics, & Being Alchemists of Meaning, with Heather M. Roff
In this episode of the "AI & Equality" podcast, Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen speaks with Heather Roff, senior research scientist at the The Center for Naval…
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Unlocking Cooperation: Climate Change and Human Mobility
On World Refugee Day, Carnegie Council hosted a critical discussion on enhancing multilateral cooperation at the intersection of climate change and human…
Carnegie Council PodcastsLinguistics, Automated Systems, & the Power of AI, with Emily M. Bender
In this "AI & Equality" podcast, guest host and AIEI board advisor Dr. Kobi Leins is joined by University of Washington's Professor Emily Bender for a…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: How the World Ran Out of Everything, with Peter S. Goodman
After four years of showcasing how global news impacts your daily life, The Doorstep is signing off for the final time. For its last episode, co-hosts Tatiana…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Intersection of AI, Ethics, & Humanity, with Wendell Wallach
How can thinking about the history of machine ethics inform the responsible development of AI and other emerging technologies? In a wide-ranging discussion…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: U.S. Election 2024 in a Post-Policy World, with Tom Nichols
Tom Nichols, staff writer at "The Atlantic" and professor emeritus at U.S. Naval War College, returns to "The Doorstep" in its penultimate episode to discuss…
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Unraveling Norms of Diplomatic Immunity? The Case of Diplomatic Premises, by Corneliu Bjola
What are the ethical implications of undermining diplomatic immunity? In this "Ethical Article" University of Oxford's Corneliu Bjola discusses the impact of…
Carnegie Council PodcastsBeneficial AI: Moving Beyond Risks, with Raja Chatila
In this episode of the Artificial Intelligence & Equality podcast, Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen engages with Raja Chatila, professor emeritus at Sorbonne…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: The Continuing Exploitation of the Global Sugar Trade, with Megha Rajagopalan
In collaboration with Marymount Manhattan College and their Social Justice Academy: Labor, Work, Action, Doorstep co-host Tatiana Serafin speaks with New York…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe State of AI Safety in China, with Kwan Yee Ng & Brian Tse
AI safety and governance is much more advanced in China than is generally appreciated. The Chinese government and AI community are well-aware of the risks AI…
Carnegie Council PodcastsIs AI Just an Artifact? with Joanna Bryson
In this episode of the Artificial Intelligence & Equality podcast, Senior Fellow Anja Kasperson is joined by Hertie School's Professor Joanna Bryson to discuss…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: Protecting Cyberspace, with Derek Reveron and John Savage
In today's digitized world, our lives inexorably intertwine with cyberspace. We are exposed to damaging cyberattacks by foreign actors, local criminal gangs…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: The Ubiquity of An Aging Global Elite, with Jon Emont
Today, eight of the world's most populous countries, or about 4 billion people, are led by politicians 70 years of age, or older. "Wall Street Journal"…
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Unlocking Cooperation: The Global South and Global North
How can Global South and Global North nations collaborate more effectively? What roadblocks hinder joint action on crucial issues such as security…
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The Humanization of Warfare: Ethics, Law, and Civilians in Conflict
One of the core ethical and legal imperatives in warfare is the protection of civilians. With the vast majority of armed conflicts in the world today occurring…
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When the War Machine Decides: Algorithms, Secrets, and Accountability in Modern Conflict, with Brianna Rosen Banner
In this probing discussion with Senior Fellow Arthur Holland Michel, Brianna Rosen, senior fellow at "Just Security" and the University of Oxford, discusses…
Carnegie Council PodcastsTwo Core Issues in the Governance of AI, with Elizabeth Seger
Which is more dangerous, open source AI or large language models and other forms of generative AI totally controlled by an oligopoly of corporations? Will open…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: 2054, with Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis
As we begin to see the effects of AI on the American political process and society, where will this trajectory lead? In their new novel 2054, the follow-up to…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: Culture as an Antidote to Authoritarianism, with Suzanne Nossel
Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America, joins Doorstep co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin to discuss how culture influences the global battle between…
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A Carnegie Council Conversation with the UK Home Secretary
In his speech at Carnegie Council, the UK Home Secretary, the Rt Hon James Cleverly MP, outlined the range of opportunities and challenges faced by countries…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: Ukraine at the Crossroads, with Maria Popova & Oxana Shevel
Ahead of the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, McGill University's Maria Popova and Tufts University's Oxana Shevel, co-authors of…
Carnegie Council PodcastsPrepare, Don't Panic: Navigating the Digital Rights Landscape, with Sam Gregory
In this episode, Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen speaks with Sam Gregory, executive director of WITNESS and a leading voice in human rights and civic journalism…
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Mapping the Impact of Data Fusion on Freedom, Security, and Human Rights
Today, communities are experiencing the effects of the widespread adoption by law enforcement of data fusion technology: automated software for correlating and…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: How an Unreliable United States Destabilizes the Globe, with Nahal Toosi
Nahal Toosi, senior foreign affairs correspondent for Politico, returns to The Doorstep to discuss how chaos in domestic politics is weakening the United…
Carnegie Council PodcastsGlobal Justice in a Turbulent World, by Abiodun Williams
In this "Ethical Article," Professor Abiodun Williams writes that the international order is facing a period of unusual turbulence and that "order with justice…
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Human Rights, Security, & the Helsinki Legacy: A Discussion with Peter Osnos
This Carnegie Council special event features a roundtable conversation with author Peter Osnos on human rights, security, and the legacy of the Helsinki…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: The Future of Foreign Policy is Feminist, with Kristina Lunz
Women are underrepresented at all levels of decision-making worldwide. According to the latest United Nations data, only 11.3 percent of countries have women…
Carnegie Council PodcastsWhen Science Meets Power, with Geoff Mulgan
This special episode features Senior Fellow Anja Kaspersen in conversation with University College London's Professor Geoff Mulgan. They reflect on the year…
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Imagining Success in a Post-Quantum Future, by Zhanna L. Malekos Smith
In this Ethical Article, Visiting Fellow Zhanna L. Malekos Smith writes that quantum technology could usher in a "new era of computation." How can states…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: Can the Nation-State Survive in 2024? with Judah Grunstein
Judah Grunstein, editor-in-chief of World Politics Review, joins Doorstep co-hosts Nick Gvosdev and Tatiana Serafin for his annual review of global power…
Carnegie Council PodcastsC2GTalk: Why does the world now need to consider solar radiation modification? with Kim Stanley Robinson
Many objections to solar radiation modification (SRM)--such as the fear it could undermine other forms of climate action--have been overtaken by events, says…
Carnegie Council PodcastsC2GTalk: Why is it important to uphold ethics in the research on solar radiation modification? with Gabriela Ramos
More research is needed to explore all aspects of solar radiation modification, including the technology and its impact on society, says UNESCO's Assistant…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: Celebrity Politics and Soft Power, with Brandon Valeriano
Celebrity and social media are changing the political game globally. Next year, 2024, will see more than 40 national elections from the U.S. to Mexico, India…
Carnegie Council PodcastsC2GTalk: How should the world govern new approaches to tackle climate change? with Andy Reisinger
The world is due to exceed 1.5°C warming, and countries will face more extreme consequences in the near-term, warns Andy Reisinger in a C2GTalk. Significant…
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Keeping Tech Ethics Grounded: A Discussion with Stephanie Hare
In this discussion with Senior Fellow Arthur Holland Michel, researcher and author Stephanie Hare describes the fundamental dimensions of technology ethics…
Carnegie Council PodcastsAI and Consumers, with Helena Leurent
While there are certainly benefits, the breadth of concerns that AI, and particularly generative AI, pose for consumers is broad. And beyond privacy…
Carnegie Council PodcastsFrom Another Angle: Ethics, with Christian Hunt
In this episode, host Hilary Sutcliffe explores . . . ethics from another angle, with Christian Hunt, author of Humanizing Rules: Bringing Behavioural Science…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: Beijing Rules, with Bethany Allen
All eyes are on San Francisco today as U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping meet in a highly anticipated session during the Asia-Pacific…
Carnegie Council PodcastsC2GTalk: Should Global South scientists engage in solar radiation modification research? with Inés Camilloni
It is important for scientists from the Global South to be engaged in research and discussions around solar radiation modification (SRM) because its potential…
Carnegie Council PodcastsFrom Another Angle: Trustworthy Tech Development, with Julie Dawson
In this episode, host Hilary Sutcliffe explores . . . trustworthy tech development from another angle, investigating not just fresh thinking, but fresh doing…
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Tales from the Hype Beat: A Discussion with AI Reporter Will Knight
In this discussion with Senior Fellow Arthur Holland Michel, Wired senior writer Will Knight reflects on a busy decade of reporting on artificial intelligence…
Carnegie Council PodcastsThe Doorstep: Competing Priorities and Generational Dynamics at the Doorstep, live at Ohio State
Does a "national interest" articulated largely from a Washington, DC perspective connect with the "doorstep" interests and concerns of citizens across a large…
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Unlocking Cooperation: A Global Ethics Day Special Event
At Carnegie Council, we believe that cooperation is an essential virtue in the pursuit of an ethical life. And yet, it seems that cooperation is often absent…