Rui Duarte on AI Diplomacy, Statecraft, and the Urgency of Global Governance | RegulatingAI Podcast

In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, Sanjay Puri speaks with Rui Pedro Duarte, Managing Director at Loop Future Switzerland and author of The Age of AI Diplomacy. A former Member of Parliament in Portugal, Rui shares a unique perspective on how political experience and technology collide in shaping AI governance. Key discussion points: Why AI diplomacy must evolve to operate at machine speed The concept of “quantum diplomacy” and treaties that self-update The role of coders and open-source communities as new diplomats Why AI should be treated as critical infrastructure, not just a product How collaborative velocity can drive equity between the Global North and South Watch now for a deep exploration of AI’s role in diplomacy and the urgent need for systemic, global cooperation. Resources Mentioned: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpgduarte