“Ed Watal: Leading the Future of Digital Governance at AIFOD Geneva Winter Summit”
The AI for Developing Countries Forum (AIFOD) is excited to announce that Ed Watal, the co-founder of World Digital Governance (WDG), will take on the role of Co-Organizer for the AIFOD Geneva Winter Summit. WDG serves as an international platform committed to fostering dialogue, collaboration, and agreement on vital digital and AI challenges, emphasizing the establishment of frameworks that safeguard digital sovereignty while facilitating technological progress.
As a co-founder of WDG, Watal spearheads initiatives aimed at formulating robust governance frameworks utilizing the organization’s innovative PROSE approach (Policy, Regulation, Ontology, Standards, and Ethics). This technique is designed to tackle the intricate issues surrounding digital sovereignty and data protection while advocating for inclusive technological progress. The initiative collaborates across various regions and sectors to promote a comprehensive perspective for the safe and sustainable deployment of AI.
WDG’s initiatives revolve around three fundamental pillars: building global connections among individuals around the world, navigating complex matters in AI and data governance, and streamlining digital frameworks while honoring both individual and national sovereignty. The organization adopts a distinctive community model that encompasses public citizen dialogues and pilot digital government programs, which have already been implemented in countries like UAE, Bangladesh, and St. Kitts.
Under Watal’s guidance, WDG has achieved notable initiatives, including the formulation of unified principles for AI governance, the creation of ethical data sourcing frameworks, and the execution of community-led oversight mechanisms. These initiatives are especially pertinent for developing countries striving to safeguard their digital sovereignty while enhancing their technological capacities.
The AIFOD Geneva Winter Summit is a vital opportunity for meaningful dialogue on establishing digital governance frameworks that not only promote technological advances but also protect the interests of developing nations. Watal’s involvement will offer invaluable insights into crafting balanced strategies where innovation aligns with ethics, and progress honors sovereignty.
For further details about World Digital Governance, please visit: www.wdg.org
