A report from:
Shamira Ahmed, Executive Director, Data Economy Policy Hub
Dio Herdiawan Tobing, Head, Public Policy, Asia, World Benchmarking Alliance
Mohammed Soliman, Director, Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program, Middle East Institute
Artificial intelligence (AI) creates unique challenges for the Global South. While AI presents opportunities for ‘leapfrogging’, it can also result in considerable adverse externalities if it is developed and deployed irresponsibly.
Despite being more susceptible to the negative impacts of AI, current global AI governance initiatives do not reflect Global South realities. Multilateral reform for global AI governance is urgently needed to facilitate a transversal, mission-oriented approach that incorporates multiple stakeholders and ensures the legitimacy of international cooperation. This will help guarantee that systemic consolidation of power and control is addressed, digital dividends are distributed more equitably, and existential AI risks are mitigated to suit the various socioeconomic realities of both the Global South and Global North.
This policy brief recommends that the G20 lead efforts to reflect our interdependent, culturally diverse, and modern society by amplifying participation of the Global South in the development of global AI governance.
The Global Alliance for Digital Governance supports this idea and will contribute to G20 through C20 Summit Conference and GLIDES.
