UN invites leaders for AI governance dialogue
The call aims to shape inclusive dialogue on AI policy and cooperation during its Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance in July 2026.
The co-chairs of the first Global Dialogue on AI Governance have invited member states and stakeholders to express interest in co-chairing thematic discussions during the meeting, which will take place in Geneva on 6–7 July 2026 alongside the ITU AI for Good Global Summit under UN General Assembly resolution 79/325.
The discussions will be organised around four themes: the social, economic, ethical, cultural, linguistic, and technical implications of AI; bridging AI divides through capacity-building and digital access; safe, secure, and trustworthy AI, including interoperability between governance approaches; and human rights issues such as transparency, accountability, and human oversight.
Each thematic session will be jointly chaired by one member state and one stakeholder representative, with the aim of fostering multistakeholder exchanges on experiences, best practices, and policy cooperation. Governments are asked to nominate high-level representatives, while stakeholders are encouraged to nominate senior experts relevant to the selected theme.
Selected co-chairs will support dialogue design, facilitate exchanges, and contribute to inclusive and balanced participation.
According to the UN, the initiative aims to bring together diverse perspectives from governments, industry, academia and civil society. The process is intended to strengthen collaboration and inform future AI governance approaches.
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