About UN Secretariat - DPPA
The Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs (DPPA) plays a central role in United Nations efforts to prevent and resolve deadly conflict around the world.Activities by UN Secretariat - DPPA
Exploring the Potential and Risks of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the UN System
Arab States, Latin America and the Caribbean BoliviaPanamaSyriaYemenAs Generative Artificial Intelligence technologies progress, they offer numerous advantages, such as improved knowledge management, enhanced translation capabilities, and efficient content generation. Especially with the release of AI applications such as ChatGPT, Perplexity.ai, and Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI continues to permeate the tools and applications used in the UN’s daily work. To foster greater awareness and capabilities among UN staff regarding both the potential benefits and risks of this technology, DPPA’s Innovation Cell organizes AI Innovation Workshops, including prompt engineering labs and other creative ideation sessions.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyExploring the Potential and Risks of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the UN System
Arab States, Latin America and the Caribbean BoliviaPanamaSyriaYemenAs Generative Artificial Intelligence technologies progress, they offer numerous advantages, such as improved knowledge management, enhanced translation capabilities, and efficient content generation. Especially with the release of AI applications such as ChatGPT, Perplexity.ai, and Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI continues to permeate the tools and applications used in the UN’s daily work. To foster greater awareness and capabilities among UN staff regarding both the potential benefits and risks of this technology, DPPA’s Innovation Cell organizes AI Innovation Workshops, including prompt engineering labs and other creative ideation sessions.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/AdvocacyE-Analytics and Innovation Training
Arab States QatarIn line with the UN Secretary-General’s Strategy on New Technologies and Data Strategy, and the recent UN 2.0 policy brief, DPPA’s annual E-Analytics and Innovation Course focuses on leveraging exploring innovative approaches in peace and security contexts. It provides an overview of the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging new technologies and equips participants with practical skills and tools to integrate evidence-driven analysis into UN initiatives for conflict prevention, peacemaking, and peacebuilding
Activity Type Trainings/workshopsTechnical assistanceExploring the Potential and Risks of Generative Artificial Intelligence in the UN System
Arab States, Latin America and the Caribbean BoliviaPanamaSyriaYemenAs Generative Artificial Intelligence technologies progress, they offer numerous advantages, such as improved knowledge management, enhanced translation capabilities, and efficient content generation. Especially with the release of AI applications such as ChatGPT, Perplexity.ai, and Microsoft Copilot, Generative AI continues to permeate the tools and applications used in the UN’s daily work. To foster greater awareness and capabilities among UN staff regarding both the potential benefits and risks of this technology, DPPA’s Innovation Cell organizes AI Innovation Workshops, including prompt engineering labs and other creative ideation sessions.
Activity Type Research/Reports/AssessmentsPolicy/Regulatory GuidanceAwareness/Advocacy