david-timis
David Timis
Senior Fellow
AI Governance
David Timis is a Senior Fellow in the AI Governance programme. He is also an AI Governance Global Communications & Public Affairs Manager at Generation, one of the largest skilling and employment nonprofits in the world, where he oversees the organisation's storytelling globally and advocacy work at a EU level. He speaks regularly about AI and the risks and opportunities it presents for people, businesses and society. David is also the Community Champion for the BeNeLux & France region, Co-Lead for the 2025 edition of SHAPE Europe & Eurasia, and Longevity Economy Taskforce Member within the Global Shapers Community (a young leaders initiative of the World Economic Forum).
He previously led the EU Civics Outreach efforts at Google during both the 2019 and 2024 EU Elections, and before that he was a UN Youth Delegate representing Romania. His career spans a range of public, private and third sector organisations including L'Oreal, Mars Inc., Burson (formerly known as BCW), Chatham House, and the Council of Europe.
With a career at the crossroads of technology, workforce development, and policy, David has been deeply involved in shaping conversations on skilling, education, AI governance, and digital transformation. His work spans from advising companies on their AI strategy to navigating the complexities of AI training for some of the world’s most influential brands. Whether discussing the ethical implications of machine learning, the future of work in an AI-driven economy, or the regulatory challenges facing big tech companies, David brings a unique perspective grounded in both leading research and real-world implementation.
Brussels
Belgium
2025
AI governance, AI and the future of work, Skilling and education, Digital transformation, Public affairs and advocacy
d.timis@globalgovernance.eu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidtimis/
https://www.davidtimis.com/

The Illusion of AI Sovereignty: Mapping the Five-Layer AI Stack
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Commentary
May 15, 2026
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The Capability Overhang: Cognition and Labor in the Age of AI
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Commentary
April 9, 2026
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Is a Greener Future for AI Possible?
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Commentary
October 20, 2025
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Timis in SCSP's President's Tech Brief on AI and Workforce Change
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April 7, 2026

GGI in the Media
Eighth GPSSS brings 39 participants from 18 countries to Brussels
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June 30, 2026

Education and Training
Timis on Al Jazeera: the AI race will be won on cost, rules and integration, not peak performance
timis-on-al-jazeera-the-ai-race-will-be-won-on-cost-rules-and-integration-not-peak-performance
September 8, 2026

GGI in the Media
Timis comments on Al Jazeera on the resignation of an Anthropic safety researcher
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September 10, 2026

GGI in the Media
Geopolitics and Global Governance of Technology
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25–30 January 2027
Winter school
AI Global Governance
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7–11 June 2027
Summer school
Global Peace, Security & Strategic Studies
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20–26 June 2027
Summer school
Effective, but Is It Multilateralism? UN Cuts, Reform Myths and a European Comeback, with Ronny Patz
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September 14, 2026
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The Illusion of AI Sovereignty with David Timis
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April 30, 2026
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AI Risks and Opportunities in Work and Education with David Timis
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April 7, 2026
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The UN in Crisis: Funding Cuts, Great Power Politics, and a Fragmenting Global Order with Ronny Patz
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January 19, 2026
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Westlessness and the Great Global Rebalancing with Samir Puri
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December 19, 2024
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