Singapore’s top diplomat has been talking about the uses of AI in diplomacy—and its evident limits
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Summary
Artificial intelligence has been adopted by diplomats in Singapore, the World Bank and the US. At best, it can analyse situations and help diplomats cope with complexity. But it can't do the job that diplomacy at its finest must do.
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Type Policy
Source Livemint - Opinion
Published Tuesday, 9 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right