In an era characterized by wave-like progress, the world is...

In an era characterized by wave-like progress, the world is experiencing a surge in innovative discoveries. The competition for developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, such as ChatGPT from OpenAI, PerplexityAI, and AITestKitchen from Google, has convinced even the average user of breakthroughs in various fields. At the professional level, debates are ongoing regarding the impacts and challenges of new technologies. As a tool for implementing a state’s foreign policy, diplomacy cannot remain indifferent to these processes. Virtual embassies are being established, bots are being utilized for citizen communication, and "digital" ambassadors are being appointed to foster relationships with tech giants like Google, Microsoft, or Amazon. Consequently, the diplomatic service, which has traditionally been regarded as a conservative and slow-changing domain, is now confronted with the challenges posed by revolutionary technologies such as AI, machine learning, quantum computing, and the multi-technical realm of cyberspace.

Marta Konovalova. AI and Diplomacy: Challenges and Opportunities. In: Journal of Liberty and International Affairs, v. 9, n. 2, p. 1, jul. 2023. Internet: (adapted).

Considering the context and information presented in the text above, write an essay discussing

1 how previous technological innovations have transformed diplomatic practice, taking into account the historical evolution of diplomacy;

2 the potential benefits offered by AI and the challenges that this technology poses to contemporary diplomatic practice, including specific examples of both positive and negative aspects.