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UNODA supports the development and implementation of practical disarmament measures after a conflict, such as disarming and demobilizing former combatants and helping them to reintegrate in civil society.Activities by ODA
Sci-fAI Futures Youth Challenge
Global Republic of KoreaNot ApplicableWith support from the Government of the Republic of Korea, Youth4Disarmament launched the Sci-fAI Futures Youth Challenge in May 2024. This creative science-fiction storytelling challenge engaged young people to explore the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) and its implications for peace and security. The project ended in September 2025, its outputs remain available at the link below.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsAwareness/AdvocacyResponsible Innovation in AI for Peace and Security
Asia and the Pacific, Arab States, Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States ChinaEgyptEstoniaGreeceIndiaIndonesiaIranItalyLithuaniaPhilippinesRomaniaSingaporeTürkiyeThe Office for Disarmament Affairs (ODA) and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) partnered for a three-year initiative on responsible innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) for peace and security. This project aimed to support greater engagement from the civilian AI community in mitigating the risks that the misuse of civilian AI technology can pose to international peace and security. Combining awareness raising and capacity building activities, it sought to provide the civilian AI community – especially the next generation of AI practitioners – with the necessary knowledge and means to engage in responsible innovation and help ensure the peaceful application of civilian AI technology. This project is now completed; its outputs are still available at the links below.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyNetworks/Mentorship/ExchangeOutreach on Autonomous Weapons and Artificial Intelligence
Global Not ApplicableThe Secretary-General, the High Representative and Under-Secretary-General for Disarmament Affairs and other ODA officials have sought to raise awareness of the possible implications of autonomous weapons and the weaponization of artificial intelligence.
Activity Type Awareness/AdvocacyReport of the Secretary-General on artificial intelligence in the military domain and its implications for international peace and security
Global Not ApplicableAs requested by United Nations General Assembly resolution 79/239, the Secretary-General submitted a report (A/80/78) to the 80th session of the General Assembly on the opportunities and challenges posed to international peace and security by the application of artificial intelligence in the military domain, with specific focus on areas other than lethal autonomous weapons systems, based on the views of Member States and observer States. Views of international and regional organizations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, civil society, the scientific community and industry were also included in the annex to the report.
Activity Type Research/Reports/Assessments