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The AI is already changing the way of many of us, but in the critical art of diplomatic relations between the nations, a former diplomat has warned colleagues to be careful using the device.
Dr. Donald Kilberg, a member of the US Department of State, says the technology is already forming work for the choice of embassy officials whose jobs are to protect their country’s interests abroad.
But the experienced and retired professor of the US Army has warned that the algorithm cannot “read the room”, and that human diplomats cannot create a copy of the “sympathy, intuitive and deep cultural understanding.”
He says, “AI can smooth diplomacy, but only humans bring sympathy and integrity that negotiations are successful. Used wisely, AI can help diplomats move forward and build strong bridges between nations.”
He added that this technology should be carefully monitored, otherwise AI may lose “stress” or “important cultural nuances” during sensitive conditions.
His book “AI Use of Ambassadors” has warned that the rise of AI is challenging the basic concepts of diplomacy and sovereignty.
Similarly, the author – who has done only in foreign affairs for more than 20 years – – policy makers now work to ensure that the AI does not take place in human diplomacy, but instead enhances “its high desires”.
“Although they (AI System) can draft a preliminary reaction to normal diplomatic communications or summarize long policy documents in seconds, they lack clear understanding of diplomatic protocols and cultural sensitivity that diplomats have in the global level.
“More dependent on AI, in scenic scenes where human characteristics are essential, the risks of damaging diplomacy goals.
“So for embassies and diplomatic missions it is necessary to set clear limits for the use of AI. This will ensure that technology acts as a fulfillment rather than alternative to human skill.”
“AI -use matters for diplomats” is a practical field manual for diplomats and policy makers, showing how to use AI to strengthen diplomacy while maintaining human decisions at the center. It covers all aspects of the use of AI in diplomacy, including security and consular affairs.
The author describes diplomacy as a “bridge between the nations through dialogue and dialogue”, and that the AI is renewing the region on which the state craft works in the era of Teltok and Twitter.
But they are hopeful that from accelerating the negotiation strategy to enable extraordinary global cooperation, this technology has the ability to “change”. It can cope with CyberTex, detect deep faxes, and can overcome other modern challenges by providing solutions that are beyond the traditional diplomatic point of view.
He explains, “Jenny is out of the bottle, diplomats do not have the option to ignore AI. The real challenge is to grab it now and learn to use it wisely.”
However, the book states that this problem facing modern diplomats is not only learning to use AI effectively but when technology is “no” to use. The author says that if the algorithm is trained on Western diplomatic traditions, this is especially a problem.
The AI can act on a wide range of data, but Dr. Kilberg says it cannot be caught, for example, “the emotional weight of the bereaved mother’s testimony” in the peace talks. Similarly, the author identified three areas for action – training and development, moral framework and global cooperation.
He suggests that diplomatic institutions such as embassies invest in AI’s training programs that balance technical skills with moral consciousness. The basic values of following ethical dilemma should be based on diplomatic principles, but also prepared with technology, Dr. Kilberg added, who has a degree in experimental psychology.
As far as global cooperation is concerned, he writes that climate change and other suppresses mean integrated global action. AI can enable it but only if nations work together “to ensure equal access and moral deployment.”
Since AI and technology becomes part of everyday life, Dr. Kilberg says the necessary question facing people engaged in state craft art is: “Will tomorrow’s diplomats represent nations – or algorithm?”
More information:
Donald Kilberg, AI used for diplomats, (2025). DOI: 10.1201/9781003612308
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Reference: How can a bridge between AI nations, if diplomats use it wisely (2025, August 28) on 28 August 2025 https://phys.org/news/2025-08-bridges-nations- nations-diplomats-hatml.
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