From the Nuclear Age to the Age of Artificial Intelligence: Can Humanity Build a New Architecture for Peace?

The Global Nobel Laureates Assembly convenes to address the intertwined risks of artificial intelligence (AI) and nuclear weapons, discussing strategies for peacekeeping in an increasingly unstable technological landscape.
Held from July 14 to 16 in Castel Gandolfo, the assembly brings together Nobel laureates, AI experts, religious leaders, and civil society representatives to find a new framework for peace.
The event highlights the growing concern about AI accelerating military decision-making, increasing the risks of nuclear conflict and catastrophic miscalculations.
Participants will seek to draft the Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace, outlining principles and recommendations for AI governance, nuclear disarmament, and digital security protocols.
The Vatican’s hosting of the Assembly, inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical on AI’s impact, emphasizes the need for non-military approaches to peace, highlighting the broader ethical implications of technological advancements.
The significance of the assembly lies in its diverse and multi-sectoral participation, signaling a shift towards collaborative governance beyond national governments to include technology companies, universities, and civil society groups.