AI for policymakers

Objective

Learning Outcomes

> Participants will be able to :

 Explain AI concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders
 Assess risks and opportunities of AI deployment
 Evaluate AI governance frameworks
 Understand AI’s economic and geopolitical impact
 Develop policy recommendations for AI governance
 Participate effectively in international AI discussions

> Cross-Cutting themes - These themes run across the entire course:

Governance and Accountability

Who is responsible for AI decisions

Transparency requirements

Oversight mechanisms

Legal and regulatory gaps

Ethics and Human Rights

Fairness and non-discrimination

Privacy and consent

Human dignity in automated systems

Rights to explanation and appeal

Power and Inequality

Concentration of AI capabilities

Global digital divides

Labor market disruptions

Access to data as a source of power

Security and Risk

Cybersecurity threats involving AI

AI in warfare and defense

Infrastructure vulnerabilities

Disinformation and deepfakes

International Order

Global standards and cooperation

Technology sovereignty debates

Multilateral governance challenges

AI diplomacy

Institutional Capacity

Building AI expertise in government

Adaptive regulation strategies

Cross-agency coordination

Maintaining public trust