In this episode of the RegulatingAI Podcast, Sanjay Puri speaks with Rui Pedro Duarte, Managing Director at Loop Future Switzerland and author of The Age of AI Diplomacy. A former Member of Parliament in Portugal, Rui shares a unique perspective on how political experience and technology collide in shaping AI governance. 

Key discussion points: 

• Why AI diplomacy must evolve to operate at machine speed 
• The concept of “quantum diplomacy” and treaties that self-update 
• The role of coders and open-source communities as new diplomats 
• Why AI should be treated as critical infrastructure, not just a product 
• How collaborative velocity can drive equity between the Global North and South 

Watch now for a deep exploration of AI’s role in diplomacy and the urgent need for systemic, global cooperation. 

Resources Mentioned: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rpgduarte