Global Forum on Democracy & Technology

Governance

The global spread of digital platforms and advanced technologies like AI has raised pressing governance questions. What can democratic societies do to ensure the responsible development and deployment of trustworthy AI? And what kind of coalitions and institutions will be required for democratic models of technology governance to take root globally?

Multilateral Coalitions and Technology Governance

Technology has become a defining faultline of geopolitical competition. As schisms over its development, deployment, and governance deepen, officials in Washington, Tokyo, Brussels, and elsewhere need to decide whether a grand technology alliance, or narrow coalitions targeted to specific technologies or policy issues would be best for outcompeting Beijing and Moscow’s authoritarian alternatives. What kind of coalitions, institutions, and approaches will be required for democratic models of technology governance to take root globally?

Platform Governance

The global spread of digital platforms has raised pressing governance questions on issues ranging from content moderation to data privacy. How can democratic governments regulate digital platforms responsibly and effectively?

Trustworthy AI

As AI becomes more powerful and widespread, democratic societies across the globe will need to ensure its development is consistent with democratic values and ethical norms. Achieving these goals will require cooperation among like-minded democracies toward common approaches to that can maximize economic and social opportunities of AI while addressing risks to society and individuals without either a race to the bottom or unnecessary barriers to trade and innovation.