The Global Majority in International AI Governance

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2601.17191v1
• Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2026 21:43:33 GMT
• Title: The Global Majority in International AI Governance
• Authors: Chinasa T. Okolo, Mubarak Raji,
• Abstract summary: This chapter examines the global governance of artificial intelligence (AI) through the lens of the Global AI Divide.<n>It highlights systemic inequities in education, digital infrastructure, and access to decision-making processes, perpetuating a dependency and exclusion cycle for Global Majority countries.<n>The chapter concludes with actionable recommendations to democratize AI governance for Majority World countries.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: This chapter examines the global governance of artificial intelligence (AI) through the lens of the Global AI Divide, focusing on disparities in AI development, innovation, and regulation. It highlights systemic inequities in education, digital infrastructure, and access to decision-making processes, perpetuating a dependency and exclusion cycle for Global Majority countries. The analysis also explores the dominance of Western nations and corporations in shaping AI governance frameworks, which often sideline the unique priorities and contexts of the Global Majority. Additionally, this chapter identifies emerging countertrends, such as national and regional AI strategies, as potential avenues for fostering equity and inclusivity in global AI governance. The chapter concludes with actionable recommendations to democratize AI governance for Majority World countries, emphasizing the importance of systemic reforms, resource redistribution, and meaningful participation. It calls for collaborative action to ensure AI governance becomes a catalyst for shared prosperity, addressing global disparities rather than deepening them.

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