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Participation Doesn’t End When the Room Closes

August 18, 2026

Participation is not just about being invited to a conversation: it is about shaping how decisions are... Read more >

The UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance: What It Is and What It Could Be

August 17, 2026

The Global Dialogue on AI governance opened space for the Global South and civil society, but stopped short of confronting the power structures... Read more >

Can the majority world keep up in the AI race?

August 14, 2026

The four main themes of UNGDAI—AI opportunities, bridging AI divides, safe, secure, and trustworthy AI, and human rights—are highly relevant to... Read more >

From Dialogue to Action: Reflections on the First United Nations Global AI Dialogue and the Future of Inclusive AI Governance for MAP AI Project

August 6, 2026

The UNGDAI brought together governments, international organizations, academia, civil society, technical experts, and the private sector to discuss... Read more >

Civil Society Read Out Report – 1st United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance

July 31, 2026

This civil society read-out report reflects on the 1st UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, highlighting key recommendations to strengthen future... Read more >

Advancing AI Governance through Practical, Contextualized Policy Ideas

July 29, 2026

Based on discussions across the MAP-AI community and drawing on some of the key insights from the Scientific Panel’s preliminary report, we have... Read more >

Examining the rights implications of age assurance requirements

July 6, 2026

More than 40 countries are moving to restrict children's access to social media - a sea change in Internet policy with profound implications for... Read more >

As the UN Launches its Global Dialogue on AI Governance, WSIS Offers Critical Lessons

July 2, 2026

This article was republished with consent from Tech Policy Press. By Jason Pielemeier (GNI), Elonnai... Read more >

Part 1: From Delhi to Geneva and beyond: civil society voices on AI

July 2, 2026

Dr. Margaret Nyambura Ndung'u opens MAP-AI's new series on civil society voices at the UNGDAI, arguing that empowering Africa's youth requires AI... Read more >

Collective Stewardship: Multistakeholder Roles in AI Safety Summits and what the 2027 AI Summit can achieve

June 1, 2026

The 2027 Swiss AI Summit is still taking shape, and that is an opportunity. On... Read more >

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