IGF 2024 DC-DAIG Data and AI Governance from the Global Majority

This is a joint session of the Data and AI Governance Coalition (DAIG) and the Dynamic Coalition on Data and Trust (DC-DT) This session will focus on the rapidly evolving landscape of data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, fostering the inclusion of global majority perspectives. Acknowledging that data and AI governance must encompass a heterogeneous spectrum of viewpoints and experiences, this session will offer a platform for representatives of stakeholder groups to share their insights, concerns, and proposed strategies. From gender to ethnicity, nationality to socioeconomic status, this session strives to amplify the voices often underrepresented in discussions of data and AI governance. Participants will foster a holistic approach to AI governance, exploring a variety of issues which are particularly relevant for the inclusion of global majority perspectives, such as Equitable Development and Access, Data Privacy and Security, Transparency and Accountability, Regulatory Frameworks, and Cultural Implications. The following questions will be used to guide the debate: 1) How can AI governance frameworks ensure equitable access to and promote development of AI technologies for the global majority? 2) How can data privacy and security be effectively safeguarded, including by fostering collective protection of rights as regards personal data processing by AI system?. 3) What regulatory strategies can promote and ensure meaningful transparency in AI decision-making processes and holding stakeholders accountable for their actions? 4) What regulatory frameworks and enforcement mechanisms can be used as examples and inspire policymaking processes in the majority world? 5) What strategies could be used and what good practices exits to foster the inclusion and understanding of cultural sensitivities and promote diversity and respectful engagement with global majority communities, in the development and implementation of AI technologies and AI governance processes? 6) What mechanisms are most effective for ensuring that global majority needs are reflected in technology standards that define industry best-practice?

1) How will you facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees? To facilitate interaction between onsite and online speakers and attendees, we will leverage a hybrid event platform that provides real-time communication channels. For the onsite attendees, we will project the virtual attendees and their questions/comments onto the screen to ensure that both groups can engage with each other. Additionally, we will use a moderated chat on Zoom for online participants to interact with onsite speakers and vice versa. 2) How will you design the session to ensure the best possible experience for online and onsite participants? The session will be designed with both online and onsite participants in mind. The session will be structured with interactive segments to engage all attendees, such as Q&As and debates to cater both online and onsite participants. 3) Please note any complementary online tools/platforms you plan to use to increase participation and interaction during the session. To increase participation and interaction, we plan to use an online document to allow participants to contribute their thoughts in a shared digital space. We will also utilize social media platforms for pre-session and post-session engagement, such as Twitter/X for live updates.