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

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:09 Unique Governance Challenges of AI & The Birth of AI Diplomacy
02:34 Defining AI Diplomacy: Why Traditional Diplomacy Is Too Slow
04:37 Quantum Diplomacy: Treaties That Self-Update
06:20 Expanding the Negotiation Table: States, AI Labs, Coders & Communities
09:00 AI Agents Negotiating With Other Agents
11:00 The Need for a Permanent AI Diplomacy Network
14:04 Coordination & Shared Standards: Avoiding Regulatory Arbitrage
16:07 Treating AI as Critical Infrastructure
19:35 Collaborative Velocity: Lessons from COVID & Open Science
22:00 Global Equity & Universal Basic Income Potential
24:41 Silonomics: Breaking Down Sector Silos for AI Governance
26:34 International Protocols & Shared Governance
29:00 Final Thoughts & Closing

About your host
Sanjay Puri is a recognized authority on US-India relations. He serves as the Chairman of the US-India Political Action Committee (USINPAC), a national, bipartisan political action committee representing Indian-Americans. He is also the founder of the Alliance for US India Business (AUSIB), an organization dedicated to strengthening economic ties between the US and India. He is also a successful technology entrepreneur, mentor, and investor.

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