GeoTech Center

The global Big Data market will hit $450 billion by 2026, yet the global data divide continues to widen, leaving developing economies and traditionally marginalized communities behind. Prioritizing equitable, open access to secure data is vital to bridging the global data gap and establishing a more effective, trust-centered economy.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) are deeply intertwined with nearly all aspects of modern life and multiple sectors; yet international unanimity on AI/ML regulations remain a work in progress.

The satellite technology industry is rapidly evolving, and, with it, there is an increasing need for new global space governance strategies and standards that encourage humanitarian-focused satellite programs and aim to preserve orbital civility.

Scientific and technological advancements such as CRSPR are changing the nature of human security, health, and well-being. As a result, these technologies are becoming increasingly relevant to addressing important issues such as pandemic prevent and response, public health, and agriculture and require new policy approaches to manage effectively.

The Atlantic Council’s bipartisan Commission on the Geopolitical Impacts of New Technologies and Data released a landmark report which proposes recommendations for the US government and like-minded allies on global technology and data development policy.

AI Connect will encourage the responsible stewardship of AI technologies in line with the OECD AI Principles and empower low and middle-income countries to more effectively participate in the global, multi-stakeholder conversation on AI policy.