Global Shapers Hub Curitiba
Responses
In your opinion, what outcomes would make the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance a success?
1) Clear communication of the current status of governance, what has been done and what is the vision and tangible short term goals (leverage GenAI to make it easily accessible in various languages, in an easy to consume format) 2) Proportional representation to build a just governance system from the start (in special constantly underrepresented areas such as Latin America, Africa and Asia-Pacific) 3) Bottom-line multilateral consensus on collaboration and global strategy to steer AI towards SDGs
From your perspective, which of the following thematic areas identified by the General Assembly Resolution 79/325 for the AI Dialogue reflect your priorities for urgent action and active engagement?
- Safe, secure and trustworthy AI
- Social, economic, ethical, cultural, linguistic and technical implications of AI
- Transparency, accountability, and human oversight
- Protection and promotion of human rights
Please briefly explain your selection.
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In a highly unstable geopolitical environment and data overflow, it's hard to keep track of what information is trustworthy and how things are truly progressing. This is also a big opportunity for the UN and multilateralism to be a guiding point for civil society and reassure global trust.
In your opinion, are there any cross-cutting or emerging issues not captured by the listed themes above? If so, please explain.
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Yes! I believe a strong focus on how to redistribute the benefits of AI in a democratic and proportional way within the member states is essential, as the risk of ever higher power asymmetry towards Big Tech and Global Power States is very evident and it could lead to unimaginable global inequality
How are the governance gaps and related developments/advances in the thematic areas you selected above affecting your country, region, or sector? Please highlight the most significant challenges.
Brazil suffers from high inequality levels and AI presents a big risk for further accelerated wealth concentration. It also suffers from constant political polarization, mistrust and misinformation. At the same time, there's increased pressure for economic development and this can also be a threat to environment preservation. Multilateral collaboration and a global strategy to steer AI towards SDGs can tackle some of this challenges, specially with global wealth redistribution strategies that support SDGs. Cities and overall government could also address risks with AI adaptation plans.
What role can the AI Dialogue play in advancing international cooperation on AI governance?
It can lead the way, facilitating communication within existing initiatives and serving as a lighthouse for validate and trustworthy data, backed by multilateral representation, civil society engagement and scientific evidence
Which voices, communities, or perspectives are currently underrepresented in global discussions on AI governance? How could they be included?
Youth should be at the table to actively contribute on AI governance development, as we lead AI adoption across the world and are directly affected already reported event, such and entry jobs hiring freezes. Organized youth groups, such as the Global Shapers Community and Young AI Leaders from ITU AI for Good, can be important partners in this process and I can facilitate the contact with such groups around the world if needed. If you are interested in the Global Shapers Community and Curitiba Hub, please access: https://www.globalshapers.org https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-shapers-curitiba/
What innovative engagement formats could most effectively foster meaningful and dynamic engagement during the AI Dialogue?
I believe the AI Dialogue team could prepare workshop materials in multiple languages, assisted with GenAI and validated by humans, for interested parties to carry out local meetings to drive literacy and awareness. Feedback could be collected via online forms, continuous building a bridge for local based exchange.