Artificial intelligence is transforming how societies are governed and how power is exercised across borders. Yet national and international institutions continue to struggle with building effective frameworks for accountability, cooperation, and ethical use. In the context of growing geopolitical rivalry and an accelerating AI arms race, our AI Governance programme explores how emerging technologies can be governed to reinforce democracy, security, and sustainable development.
The programme links research with policy practice, examining the implications of AI for regulation, global security, and equity. It convenes experts and practitioners to identify governance gaps, assess risks, and advance solutions that align technological innovation with the public good. We publish independent research, promote informed dialogue, and train the next generation of policymakers through initiatives such as the AI Global Governance Summer School, working to build a more coherent and responsible global approach to the governance of artificial intelligence.
Publications
Justice-Ready Digital Public Infrastructure: Building a Third Layer of Trust for Democratic Resilience
Justice readiness adds a vital third layer of trust by arguing that digital public infrastructures should be built to protect truth, evidence, and accountability even when politics shift, and ensuring that technology supports democracy rather than enabling impunity.
Is a Greener Future for AI Possible?
AI’s rapid expansion risks undermining global sustainability goals unless innovation is matched by efficiency. Aligning AI development with renewable energy, smarter hardware, and carbon-aware operations is key to building a truly green digital future.
Silencing Dissent: How the Tech Backlash Threatens Transitional Justice
As governments weaponise surveillance, disinformation, and internet shutdowns, the struggle for transitional justice is being fought on digital frontlines, where memory can be erased before truth and accountability even begin.
AI's Fast-Forward Button: Can We Harness Innovation Without Sacrificing Safety?
In 2025, global AI innovation is like a button pressed and stuck on fast forward. As much as those within academia, R&D, PhD labs, and think tanks desire to hit pause, stopping is no longer an option.
Towards a Global Agency for Governing Artificial General Intelligence: Challenges and Perspectives
This report examines the potential benefits and challenges of an Open Agency Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) governed by a Global AGI Agency. It reviews AGI governance models, proposes a Global AGI Agency with structured transparency and democratic accountability, and identifies ten key challenges, including international collaboration, power centralization, and governance complexity. It concludes by emphasizing the critical need for effective AGI governance.
Experts
