AI for Peace

With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, economic globalization, and the democratization of international relations, global interconnectivity has reached unprecedented levels. While fostering mutually beneficial opportunities, this growing interdependence also amplifies the risks of transnational crises. On one hand, the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, terrorism, racism, and populism continues to pose traditional military and security threats to the international community. On the other hand, economic and financial instability, refugee crises, extreme wealth disparities, resource scarcity, and environmental degradation contribute to socio-political unrest, geopolitical competition, and regional conflicts, forming new dimensions of global security challenges.

Meanwhile, AI is redefining our approaches to peace and conflict resolution. AI technologies not only facilitate conflict mitigation and risk prediction, offer robust support for global peace initiatives, but also transcend linguistic, cultural, and geographical barriers, creating unprecedented opportunities for international cooperation and cross-cultural dialogue. AI has the potential to empower youth, drive social change, and emerge as a key force in global peacebuilding.

The year 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations (UN). Since its inception, the UN has played a pivotal role in maintaining international peace and security, promoting sustainable development, and advancing human rights. At this historic juncture, the global community must reassess the UN’s mission and objectives in light of emerging technologies and explore how AI can be harnessed to promote global peace, resolve conflicts, and foster social justice. Youth, as the architects of future peace, are both the primary drivers of technological innovation and key participants in peacebuilding. The synergy between AI and youth has the potential to generate innovative solutions to complex global challenges and infuse the peace movement with renewed dynamism, steering the UN’s core mission toward a more inclusive and sustainable future.

Against this backdrop, this theme seeks to inspire and mobilize youth in the pursuit of lasting peace by examining AI’s applications in peacebuilding across multiple dimensions.

1 AI for Peace Building

2 AI for Peace Communication

3 AI for Peace Shielding

4 AI for Peace Education

5 AI for Peace Promotion