RW, Global Summit on Important Issues

By Nate Feldman

Class Objective: Negotiate with other groups on an essential issue (The role of AI) 

Important issue: Role of AI in the world.  I will tell you what your group will be (i.e. a certain country, a tech company, a  human rights organization etc.) 

Part 1 (15-20 minutes) Groups discuss and prepare depending on what they represent:

  • Their priorities and interests
  • What they are willing to compromise and negotiate on 
  • Key arguments to defend their position on this issue 
Part 2 (20-25 minutes) 

All groups come together for a moderated “summit.”

Tasks:

  • Present their position (2–3 minutes each)
  • Negotiate agreements
  • Form alliances
  • Try to reach a final global agreement
Part 3 (15 minutes)
  • Draft a short final agreement statement
  • Reflect on:
    • What compromises they made
    • Which arguments were most effective
    • Why global cooperation is difficult

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