My career in global technology governance has taken me through leadership roles at ICANN, the Internet Society, AfriNIC, OP3FT, the UN Internet Governance Forum (IGF), and senior positions at Google and Meta. From this intersection of business, technology, and governance, I have come to recognize a few enduring principles that remain essential as artificial intelligence accelerates.
Amplifying Emerging Voices
AI governance cannot be complete if it reflects only a narrow set of perspectives. Civil society, researchers, and innovators from Asia, Africa, and Latin America must be included more fully in shaping frameworks and standards. A globally representative dialogue ensures that the diverse socio-cultural and economic contexts of emerging economies are reflected in how we govern AI.
The Value of Multistakeholderism
Open, multistakeholder governance has long anchored the Internet’s success, ensuring that governments, civil society, the private sector, and technical experts share responsibility. The same principle must underpin AI governance. Every stakeholder, regardless of size or geography, should have a genuine voice in shaping how AI is developed, deployed, and governed.
Measured Progress
The pace of AI innovation is extraordinary, but governance must proceed thoughtfully. Frameworks need to be robust, inclusive, and enduring, not reactive or fragmented. Acting with care ensures that rules are not only comprehensive but also resilient enough to serve societies over time.
The digital era, punctuated by the rise of AI, brings both unprecedented opportunities and profound challenges. Its impact is global, and so must be its governance. International cooperation, grounded in inclusivity and shared responsibility, is the only path to ensure that AI serves the common good of humanity.
Yours sincerely,
Khaled Koubaa
CEO, AT Worthy Technology
