CGS/PAM in collaboration with the United Nations

In the rapidly evolving digital and quantum landscape, the relationship between the evolution of disruptive technologies and security – of which AI and cybersecurity are strategic aspects – is at the forefront. The Centre for Global Studies (CGS) is researching key data , at the request of the UN to PAM, on the malicious use of new and emerging technologies. CGS examines the impact of emerging technologies on security implications and the consequences for national and global democratic processes, i.e., cyber-attacks, misinformation, disinformation, political violence, the culture of hate, and systemic resilience. It also analyses the current state of national and continental security-related regulatory developments and identifies areas to improve. In a fluid and constantly evolving environment, security risks – and the growing link with the malicious use of AI – threaten the political-institutional and economic sustainability of the target countries. In the era of disruptive technologies, legislation capable of countering security-threatening terrorist and criminal phenomena is needed. PAM and CGS will work with key partners at developing a set of pragmatic guidelines to address the complexity of technological challenges, still considering the balance between opportunities and threats.
The CGS research is distinct but complementary to the UN Secretary General’s efforts to address the use of Artificial Intelligence, containing its risks and maximizing its benefits for all humanity: the UN High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence. CGS has involved senior members and top experts from international organizations, government and parliamentary institutions, global think tanks, academia, private sectors, and civil society. The research will be implemented throughout 2024, and the outcomes will be presented and reviewed with UN officials during a series of forthcoming PAM missions to New York and Vienna in 2024.