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I3 Presentation: "Is AI Coming in Peace?" with Branka Panic
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Tuesday February 10
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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La Casona 30 Convention Center
La Casona Convention Center
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Event Description
When most people think of artificial intelligence (AI), the images that come to mind are often linked to warfare, surveillance, or dystopian futures. But what if AI could also be a force for peace?
Branka Panic will explore how AI tools, such as machine learning and natural language processing, are being applied to prevent conflict and support peacebuilding efforts. From early warning systems that can detect signs of violence, to AI-assisted mediation strategies and peacekeeping missions, she will highlight real-world case studies showing how technology is being used to safeguard human rights and strengthen global security.
At the same time, her talk will confront the ethical challenges and dilemmas that arise when deploying AI in sensitive political and social contexts. How can we ensure these powerful tools align with peacebuilding goals and avoid reinforcing bias or deepening divisions?
Join us for a compelling look at how AI can move beyond the battlefield to become a transformative instrument for preventing conflict and advancing human security worldwide.
About the Speaker
Branka Panic is the Founding Director of AI for Peace, an organization dedicated to harnessing artificial intelligence for social good, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. A frequent speaker and writer on the ethical and responsible use of AI, she has delivered talks at international forums, advised governments and organizations, and published widely on how technology can shape a more just and peaceful world.
She also serves as a Non-Resident Fellow at New York University’s Center on International Cooperation, a Stimson-Microsoft Responsible AI Fellow, and Senior Advisor on AI to the German Federal Foreign Office. Recognized among the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2022) and as one of the top global leaders in responsible AI by She Shapes AI (2024/25), she is a leading voice at the intersection of technology, ethics, and peacebuilding.
With more than 15 years of global experience in the humanitarian, peace, and development fields, Branka brings both practical insight and scholarly expertise. She holds graduate degrees from Duke University and the University of Belgrade, is a Rotary Peace Fellow Alumna, and co-authored AI for Peace (Routledge, 2024).
Branka Panic will explore how AI tools, such as machine learning and natural language processing, are being applied to prevent conflict and support peacebuilding efforts. From early warning systems that can detect signs of violence, to AI-assisted mediation strategies and peacekeeping missions, she will highlight real-world case studies showing how technology is being used to safeguard human rights and strengthen global security.
At the same time, her talk will confront the ethical challenges and dilemmas that arise when deploying AI in sensitive political and social contexts. How can we ensure these powerful tools align with peacebuilding goals and avoid reinforcing bias or deepening divisions?
Join us for a compelling look at how AI can move beyond the battlefield to become a transformative instrument for preventing conflict and advancing human security worldwide.
About the Speaker
Branka Panic is the Founding Director of AI for Peace, an organization dedicated to harnessing artificial intelligence for social good, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. A frequent speaker and writer on the ethical and responsible use of AI, she has delivered talks at international forums, advised governments and organizations, and published widely on how technology can shape a more just and peaceful world.
She also serves as a Non-Resident Fellow at New York University’s Center on International Cooperation, a Stimson-Microsoft Responsible AI Fellow, and Senior Advisor on AI to the German Federal Foreign Office. Recognized among the 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2022) and as one of the top global leaders in responsible AI by She Shapes AI (2024/25), she is a leading voice at the intersection of technology, ethics, and peacebuilding.
With more than 15 years of global experience in the humanitarian, peace, and development fields, Branka brings both practical insight and scholarly expertise. She holds graduate degrees from Duke University and the University of Belgrade, is a Rotary Peace Fellow Alumna, and co-authored AI for Peace (Routledge, 2024).
Reservations
Presentation with Q&A at 5:00 PM in La Casona Event Center. Informal reception to follow, with complimentary botanas and beverages available for purchase. $325 pesos.
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La Casona 30 Convention Center
La Casona Convention Center
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