February 24, 2025 12:00 PM | Masters or Servants? The Struggle to Govern AI
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As artificial intelligence continues to reshape our world, the challenges of governing this transformative technology have become increasingly urgent. This webinar, led by Jimena Viveros Álvarez—renowned international lawyer and UN advisor on AI governance—will explore the ethical, legal, and global implications of AI for peace and security. Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of AI governance in a rapidly evolving global landscape.
For a recording of the session click here.
This event is sponsored by RIGS (Research on Interdisciplinary Global Studies) and the CHSS Dean’s Office.
Guest speaker
Jimena Sofía Viveros Álvarez is a distinguished international lawyer, scholar, and trusted advisor specializing in AI, peace, and security. As the Founder and CEO of IQuilibriumAI, she leads efforts to address AI’s implications for global governance and conflict resolution. A member of the United Nations Secretary-General’s High-Level Advisory Body on AI, she helps shape institutional responses and frameworks for the governance of AI. She also serves as a Commissioner for the Global Commission on Responsible AI in the Military Domain and contributes as an AI expert for the OECD, UNESCO, and the Cyber Peace Institute. With extensive experience at institutions such as the International Criminal Court and the UN Verification Mission in Colombia, Ms. Viveros has also held senior legal and leadership roles in Mexico’s judiciary and government. She holds an LL.M. in Public International Law, is completing her doctorate on AI’s impact on international peace and security law, and is a widely published author and sought-after public speaker, fluent in five languages.
Moderator
Professor Toro Carnevali teaches courses in politics, international security, diplomacy, and Latin American politics at Montclair. He coordinates the Graduate Program, the Minor in Global Security and Diplomacy, and the Model United Nations Pre-College Summer program. Prior to academia, he worked for many years as a Venezuelan diplomat at the United Nations, where he negotiated key treaties like the Arms Trade Treaty (2014) and the Nuclear Weapons Ban Treaty (2017). He served as Deputy Political Coordinator of Venezuela at the Security Council and was vice-president of the General Assembly’s First Committee on Disarmament and International Security. Professor Carnevali holds a B.A. in Government from Georgetown University and a Master’s degree in Public Policy and Administration from the London School of Economics.
