The Think Tank unpacked how AI technologies are reshaping power structures, influencing cultural production, and redefining human interaction. Far from being a purely technological debate, the session examined how AI intersects with democracy, artistic creation, and societal cohesion. This approach reflected Austria’s tradition of positioning its diplomatic missions as spaces not only for showcasing culture but also for facilitating dialogue on pressing global issues.

By opening its doors to such an exchange, the Austrian Cultural Forum affirmed the role of embassies and cultural missions as mediators between innovation and society. The event encouraged reflections on shared responsibilities, collaboration across sectors, and the importance of cross-border dialogue. For Austria, it was also an opportunity to present itself as an active participant in the global conversation on AI ethics and governance, using culture and diplomacy as entry points into a highly technical debate.

For the London audience, the Think Tank series underlined how diplomacy today must transcend traditional statecraft, embracing cultural diplomacy as a means of engaging with the challenges that define the 21st century. By framing AI in a cultural and societal context, the ACF London demonstrated how Austria’s diplomatic presence continues to create space for inclusive, critical, and future-oriented dialogue.

• https://www.acflondon.org/events/austro-uk-science-alliance-auksa-think-tank-series/