Artificial Intelligence for Peacebuilding: Promises and Pitfalls

This Summary for Policymakers provides a high-level précis of the Technical Paper, Artificial Intelligence and Peacebuilding: Opportunities and Challenges.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming part of the world’s conflict landscapes. It is being used to monitor conflict risks, support humanitarian coordination, and foster peace dialogues—but also to expand repression, surveille civilians, and spread disinformation.  

This report showcases the most promising applications of AI for peacebuilding, drawn from the largest-ever systematic review across peacebuilding, humanitarian response, AI ethics, and technology governance. Based on evidence from over 600 articles, it also outlines essential guardrails to prevent harm and ensure responsible implementation. Today, AI is being used to:

1. Strengthen early warning and forecasting systems

2. Enable inclusive digital dialogue and civic engagement

3. Support crisis mapping and humanitarian response

4. Promote pro-social interaction and mitigate online polarization

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ISBN: 978-3-03983-009-1

DOI: 10.61452/VKJF9318

Citation: International Panel on the Information Environment [C. Zelizer, F. Ogenga, L.
Schirch, E. Tauchnitz, P. N. Howard, S. Valenzuela (eds.)], “AI for Peacebuilding:
Promises and Pitfalls,” Zurich, Switzerland: IPIE, 2025. Summary for Policymakers,
SFP2025.3, doi: 10.61452/VKJF9318.