Over the past decade, scholars have used a variety of terms to describe diplomats’ use of digital technologies to obtain foreign policy goals. These have included “Diplomacy 2.0,” “Twiplomacy,” “virtual diplomacy,” and the more widely used “digital diplomacy.” More recently, scholars and practitioners have adopted the term “Tech Diplomacy” to capture a changing geopolitical landscape... Continue Reading →
The Threat of Weaponized Synthetic Intimacy
Note: This post was originally published on E-International Relations. Click here to view The rapid rise of AI companions represents a profound shift in how people relate to technology. Originally designed to answer queries, provide information, and assist with daily tasks, AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are now being customized by users... Continue Reading →