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February 18, 2025, noon<\/p>\nThe idea of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been engrained in the human imagination for centuries. Since the 1950s, the study, application, and the unbound potential of AI in different sectors and ecosystems has steadily grown. This growth and all-encompassing presence (whether real or imagined) invokes fear and excitement that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries. As public and private sector groups at national and international levels race to harness the full potential of AI, global disparities in knowledge and awareness, biases in sources and datasets, and ethical concerns have come to the forefront. Through AI in Global Perspectives series, the International and Area Studies Library seeks to engage with scholars and specialists based in different world regions and disciplines through informal discussions. It is the goal of this series to invite the broader public to participate in these discussions. Each installment of this series will feature panelists, a demonstration of AI application in practical terms, and be followed by robust discussion.<\/p>\n
February 18, 2025, noon<\/p>\n
Location: Zoom<\/p>\n
Sponsored by: the Center for Global Studies, International and Area Studies Library<\/p>\n
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming societies worldwide, raising urgent questions about governance at national, regional, and international levels. This panel brings together leading experts to examine the political and ethical challenges of AI governance and explore how frameworks at different levels can balance innovation, security, and equity.<\/p>\n
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Focusing on perspectives from the Global South and the broader global political economy, the discussion will delve into critical topics such as:<\/p>\n
The session will not only assess governance frameworks but also examine the ends of governance\u2014how AI can be ethically and effectively used to advance development, security, and social equity. This discussion is essential for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners aiming to shape a more inclusive and just AI-driven future.<\/p>\n
Dr. Allison Stanger, Professor at Middlebury College<\/strong> Dr. Thallita G. L. Lima, Research Coordinator, O Pan\u00f3ptico Project, Centro de Estudos de Seguran\u00e7a e Cidadania (CESeC), Brazil<\/strong> Dr. Chinasa T. Okolo, Fellow, Center for Technology Innovation, The Brookings Institution<\/strong> <\/p>\n This informal virtual discussion took place on October 2, 2024 at 9am Central Time. It featured Mohamed Khalifa (Director of Studies and Associate Dean, College of Health Sciences, Education Centre of Australia), Aleksandra Vu\u010dkovi\u0107 (Professor, Neurotechnologies & Rehabilitation – Biomedical Engineering, University of Glasgow), Vlasta Sikimi\u0107 (Assistant Professor – Philosophy & Ethics Group, Eindhoven University of Technology), Anna Isaksson (Associate Professor, Sociology, Halmstad University), and Chris Tidrick (CIO & Senior Director – Gies College of Business, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The idea of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been engrained in the human imagination for centuries. Since the 1950s, the study, application, and the unbound potential of AI in different sectors and ecosystems has steadily grown. This growth and all-encompassing presence (whether real or imagined) invokes fear and excitement that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries. As […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":850,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":9,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14968","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/ias\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/ias\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/ias\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/ias\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/850"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/ias\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14968"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/ias\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14968\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15221,"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/ias\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14968\/revisions\/15221"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wordpress.library.illinois.edu\/ias\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nGlobal political economy, governance, and international relations. Focuses on the influence of geopolitical dynamics and multilateral institutions on global AI governance.<\/p>\n
\nExpert in AI governance in the Global South, particularly Latin America. Concentrates on regional frameworks for AI governance with an emphasis on security, technological sovereignty, and economic inequality.<\/p>\n
\nSpecializes in human-centered AI governance, AI literacy, and data economies in the Global South. Explores African governments\u2019 approaches to AI governance, addressing algorithmic marginalization, and enabling ethical AI for development and security.<\/p>\n
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Past Events<\/h2>\n
AI in Global Perspectives Discussion, October 2, 2024<\/h3>\n
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