Geopolitics of Responsible AI Governance: The Need for a Mission-Oriented Approach (MOA)

To effectively scale the benefits of AI for development, several critical enablers, such as the availability of computing power, talent, access to high-quality machine-readable data (HQMRD), and robust governance are required. However, these enablers that support the development and deployment of AI are unevenly distributed across the globe, leading to a concentration of power and influence among a few leading countries and firms.

Current disparities in AI enablers show that over 80% of the world’s population who reside in the Global majority have little access to resources critical to unlocking AI capabilities as seen elsewhere. Addressing these deep disparities should be a top priority for transitioning towards more equitable and inclusive AI development globally.

The discussion paper was developed as part of an event organised by the Florence School of Transnational Governance (STG), the STG Talks, held weekly at Badia Fiesolana and online, serve as a space for discussion for the STG community and beyond.