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In your opinion, what outcomes would make the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance a success?

Consensus agreements on the operations, governance and monitoring of AI

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?

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AI capacity-building;Safe, secure and trustworthy AI;

Please briefly explain your selection.

We are strategically positioned to help our community understand artificaila inteleigence and safe wys that they can use them.

In your opinion, are there any cross-cutting or emerging issues not captured by the listed themes above? If so, please explain.

Overcoming barriers that inhibit proper use of AI

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.

Nigeria already has a huge didgital divide among its citizens which has been exerberated by lack of literacy, poverty and infrastructural challenges which need to be overcome by proper planning and guided capacity development.

What role can the AI Dialogue play in advancing international cooperation on AI governance?

It can play several roles 1) The chances of cooperatio are highly increased if there is dialogue @)the outcomes are more realistic adachievable if there is dialogue and 3) the rgulators would gain better understanding of the issues from the dialogue thus paving way for a more robust yet effective governance and supervision.

How can different stakeholders contribute to the AI Dialogue? Please share recommendations for the format and structure of the AI Dialogue.

This questionnaire is the first step in understanding the issues. Virtual meetings could help make it more inclusive by removing the barriers of transportatio and meetings. At the tertiary level, regional meetings could take place to deleberate on the issues raised.

Which voices, communities, or perspectives are currently underrepresented in global discussions on AI governance? How could they be included?

Youths, women and the global south wouldbenefit from the dialogue

What innovative engagement formats could most effectively foster meaningful and dynamic engagement during the AI Dialogue?

Focus Group Discussions