In Conversation: Tony Blair and President Kolinda Grabar Kitarović

SpeakerS:

The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair, Executive Chairman, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
H.E. Kolinda Grabar Kitarović, Former President, Republic of Croatia; Leadership Council Member, Concordia

“The technology revolution is the biggest real-world event today.” 

– The Rt. Hon. Tony Blair

“I am a leader thinking of the next generations and not the next elections.”

– H.E. Kolinda Grabar Kitarović

Key takeaways & next steps:

  • Balancing the need for regulation to prevent misuse of technology with the need to foster innovation and progress is a complex challenge, especially given the rapid pace of technological development. 
  • Dealing with the impact of technology requires cooperation between countries, even if they are competitors, to create common rules and regulatory frameworks. 
  • The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies poses challenges in the information space, including disinformation, deep fakes, and election interference. 
  • As technology advances, there is a need to ensure that citizens are educated and included in the digital transformation process, addressing concerns and fears while promoting digital literacy and participation.

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