Session
Subtheme
Organizer 1: Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Organizer 2: Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 1: Rachel Judhistari, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Toledo Amalia, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 3: Sutawan Chanprasert, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Speaker 2: Toledo Amalia, Civil Society, Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC)
Speaker 3: Sutawan Chanprasert, Civil Society, Asia-Pacific Group
Format
Roundtable
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: The roundtable format will be effective to ensure engagement among the speakers and participants.
Duration (minutes): 90
Format description: The roundtable format will be effective to ensure engagement among the speakers and participants.
Policy Question(s)
How can regional organizationsintegrate human rights and digital public goods into AI development frameworks?
What are the key challenges and opportunities in implementing digital rights plans across regional contexts?
How can international cooperation among regional organizations enhance public interest AI development globally?
What will participants gain from attending this session? Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of regional digital rights plans and their implications for AI governance. They will learn about best practices in implementing these plans across ASEAN, Latin America, and ECOWAS. The session will offer insights into how regional organizations can collaborate to ensure AI serves the public interest, highlighting the role of human rights in AI development. Participants will also have the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders from these regions, fostering a global dialogue on ethical AI governance.
SDGs
Description:
This workshop, organized by the Wikimedia Foundation, Oxfam International, and the Malaysia Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, explores the critical role of regional organizations in fostering public interest AI development. The session will delve into regional digital rights plans, focusing on ASEAN's Digital Blueprint 2026-2035, Latin America's initiatives, and ECOWAS's strategies. Speakers include representatives from the Malaysia Digital Minister, AICHR Malaysia, ECOWAS, Latin America (IACHR), Wikimedia Foundation, and Oxfam. The workshop aims to facilitate a comprehensive discussion on how regional frameworks can ensure AI is developed ethically, sustainably, and inclusively. It will highlight best practices and challenges in implementing these plans across diverse regions. The session will provide a platform for stakeholders to share insights on the intersection of AI governance and human rights, emphasizing the importance of collaborative governance in ensuring AI benefits are equitably distributed. By examining regional approaches, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage these frameworks to promote public interest AI development globally.
This workshop, organized by the Wikimedia Foundation, Oxfam International, and the Malaysia Representative to the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights, explores the critical role of regional organizations in fostering public interest AI development. The session will delve into regional digital rights plans, focusing on ASEAN's Digital Blueprint 2026-2035, Latin America's initiatives, and ECOWAS's strategies. Speakers include representatives from the Malaysia Digital Minister, AICHR Malaysia, ECOWAS, Latin America (IACHR), Wikimedia Foundation, and Oxfam. The workshop aims to facilitate a comprehensive discussion on how regional frameworks can ensure AI is developed ethically, sustainably, and inclusively. It will highlight best practices and challenges in implementing these plans across diverse regions. The session will provide a platform for stakeholders to share insights on the intersection of AI governance and human rights, emphasizing the importance of collaborative governance in ensuring AI benefits are equitably distributed. By examining regional approaches, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how to leverage these frameworks to promote public interest AI development globally.
Expected Outcomes
Enhanced Understanding: Participants will gain a deeper understanding of regional digital rights plans and their role in AI governance.
Best Practices Identification: The session will highlight successful strategies for implementing digital rights frameworks across regions.
Collaborative Governance: It will foster dialogue on how regional organizations can collaborate to ensure AI benefits are equitably distributed.
Policy Recommendations: The workshop will provide actionable recommendations for policymakers and stakeholders to promote public interest AI development globally.
Hybrid Format: We will include online speakers- from ECOWAS and online moderator, to ensure an engaging hybrid session.