IGF 2024 WS #222 Interconnecting Global AI Governance Mechanisms

    Organizer 1: Xingdong FANG, 🔒Zhejiang University
    Organizer 2: Yuanyuan Fan, 🔒Zhejiang University

    Speaker 1: Xingdong FANG, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
    Speaker 2: Xianhong Hu, Intergovernmental Organization, Western European and Others Group (WEOG)
    Speaker 3: Yu Zhao, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group

    Moderator

    Xingdong FANG, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group

    Online Moderator

    Yuanyuan Fan, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group

    Rapporteur

    Yuanyuan Fan, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group

    Format

    Roundtable
    Duration (minutes): 60
    Format description: The roundtable format fosters collaborative discussion and allows for diverse perspectives to be heard within a limited time frame, maximizing efficiency and promoting collective brainstorming. Additionally, the 60-minute duration ensures focused and concise exchanges, optimizing the use of participants' time while addressing key aspects of advancing global AI governance.

    Policy Question(s)

    How can we do to achieve interconnection of global AI governance mechanisms?

    What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants attending the session will gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of global AI governance, including its challenges and opportunities. They will explore shared strategies for advancing AI governance on a global scale, drawing upon insights from industry, policy, and academia. By engaging in collaborative discussions and sharing best practices, participants will leave with actionable insights and potential pathways for promoting responsible AI deployment while mitigating risks to humanity.

    Description:

    The impact of ChatGPT on the global AI landscape has been significant, mobilizing industry, policy, and academia worldwide. With over 5 billion internet users, the rapid proliferation of AI applications like AIGC has brought about a new era of productivity, but also unprecedented risks and challenges. Despite achieving technological interconnection through the TCP/IP protocol, global network governance remains fragmented, lacking a robust and efficient global mechanism. The full-scale integration of AI technology into society has introduced a new challenge of technology and governance fragmentation. It is essential to ensure the global interconnection of AI technology and governance systems while preventing its misuse to ensure the survival and development of humanity.

    Expected Outcomes

    The objective of this workshop is to thoroughly examine the current status of AI governance and to explore a collective vision for global AI governance that can serve as a foundation for interconnection efforts. This may involve identifying common values and principles that can guide the development and implementation of AI governance mechanisms.

    Moreover, the workshop aims to evaluate the communication channels between governments and other stakeholders and promote greater transparency and accountability in the development and deployment of AI. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss strategies for implementing the interconnection of global AI governance mechanisms.

    Hybrid Format: The whole session can be broadcast online through Zoom or Facebook Live, which will be managed by the organizer of the panel. The moderator will first ask speakers to introduce their own countries multi-stakeholder system, and then invite all participants on-site and online to involve in the session by the lead of speakers. We will incorporate live Q&A sessions where participants, both onsite and online, can submit their questions. The moderator can then relay these questions to the speakers for discussion.