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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

What governs AI, and who shapes its future? In the latest #MAPAITalks, Amrita Choudhury of CCAOI on how AI can help reduce digital divides. Part of our series with CCG, NLUD ahead of #UNGA, #IGF2026 and the Swiss Summit. www.youtube.com/shorts/Kj9Tl...

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Amrita Choudhury shares perspectives on the future of AI | MAP-AI Talks | India AI Summit 2026

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

MAP-AI's open letter, Centering Human Rights in AI Governance 80+ organizations and individuals call on governments, companies, and the UN to ground AI governance in international human rights law and focus on today’s impacts alongside tomorrow’s risks. globalnetworkinitiative.org/map-ai-open-...

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MAP-AI Open Letter: Centering Human Rights in AI Governance - Global Network Initiative

A coalition of 80 civil society organizations, academics, technologists, and experts have endorsed Centering Human Rights in AI Governance, an open letter published by the Multistakeholder Approaches ...

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A pivotal moment for AI for All, or an abstraction adrift from lived reality? Pria Chetty (ED, Research ICT Africa) on where the UNGDAI must go next: from surveyor of the digital contest to real engine of structural redistribution. globalnetworkinitiative.org/a-pivotal-mo...

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A Pivotal Moment for AI for All: How we focus our research and engagement for the UNGDAI - Global Network Initiative

The UNGDAI discourse remains trapped in artificial silos: high-level policy declarations adrift in abstract, insulated processes, while technocratic solutions appear unencumbered by the urgent need to...

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

In the latest video from our MAP-AI Talks series, Shita Laksmi, Supervisory Board member of SAFEnet, shares her perspective on AI increasingly becoming a tool of geopolitical power and influence, with profound implications for vulnerable communities. youtube.com/shorts/jRpWE... @ccgnlud.bsky.social

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Shita Laksmi shares perspectives on the future of AI | MAP-AI Talks | India AI Summit 2026

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The brief draws on two decades of experience engaging with governments on international human rights frameworks and industry best practices, as well as extensive engagements with local stakeholders over the last two years.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

As Bangladesh implements a new generation of digital laws, the brief examines the critical role of independent, transparent, and participatory regulation in protecting user rights, building public trust, & providing regulatory certainty for businesses, investors, and innovators.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

GNI is pleased to publish our latest policy brief, “Why Independent Regulation Matters for #Bangladesh’s Digital Future: Proposed Way Forward to Protect Users’ Rights.” globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-releases...

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GNI Releases Policy Brief on Independent Regulation for Bangladesh’s Digital Future - Global Network Initiative

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is pleased to publish our latest policy brief, “Why Independent […]

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

In the latest video from our MAP-AI Talks series, @ambakak.bsky.social , Co-Executive Director at the @ainowinstitute.bsky.social, shares her perspective on the need for greater investment in independent scrutiny, evaluation, and oversight in the realm of AI safety. www.youtube.com/shorts/3Vdg7...

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Amba Kak shares perspectives on the future of AI | MAP-AI Talks | India AI Summit 2026

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

The overarching goal of our policy work is to ensure that human rights and meaningful multistakeholder participation remain centered within relevant processes as technology and regulation continue to evolve.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We brought human rights expertise & multistakeholderism into policy debates on content regulation, connectivity, biometric tracking, encryption, & more. GNI engaged at national, regional, & global levels, working with policymakers, partners including the UN, ASEAN, and the EU.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#GNI2025AnnualReport From Bangladesh to Zambia, across a range of topics like data protection, cybercrime, sustainability reporting, and global AI governance, GNI’s policy work in 2025 cut across issues, geographies, and levels of governance.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The groups run on a volunteer basis, collaborating through monthly meetings & async work to develop policy proposals from Fall 2026 through Summer 2027. (5/6)

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Global AI Governance: - Jaqueline Trevisan Pigatto, Data Privacy Brasil - Maria Paz Canales, Global Partners Digital Context-driven Infrastructure: - Pria Chetty, Research ICT Africa - Aliya Bhatia, Center for Democracy and Technology (4/6)

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Each group is co-led by two organisations bringing perspectives from around the world into our Global Policy Agenda. Safe & Trusted AI: - Konstantinos Komaitis, Atlantic Council Democracy & Tech Initiative - Urvashi Aneja, Digital Futures Lab / Global South Network for Trustworthy AI (3/6)

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Building on our work from the India AI Impact Summit in February, the Working Groups are anchored in three critical pillars: 🔹 Safe & Trusted AI 🔹 Global AI Governance 🔹 Context-driven Infrastructure (2/6)

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

As the world prepares for the next round of global AI governance convenings - the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance & the Geneva AI Summit - MAP-AI is excited to launch three Working Groups to develop concrete policy proposals feeding into these processes. 🧵 (1/6)

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Our members bring distinct expertise, perspectives, and lived experiences to the table. Together, they make GNI’s model resilient to learning, adapting, and advancing rights-respecting practices in a changing world. More highlights from GNI’s 2025 Annual Report coming soon.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We welcomed 19 new members across our four constituencies, bringing GNI’s membership to 125 organizations and experts across every populated continent. Seven of our newest members are based in or focus on the Global Majority, further strengthening GNI's geographic diversity.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

#GNI2025AnnualReport Since 2008, GNI has navigated geopolitical shifts, conflicts, and major technology developments. What has anchored our approach through nearly two decades of change is our multistakeholder membership. In 2025, that community continued to grow.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

🎉 Welcome to GNI, Open Culture Foundation! The Taiwan-based nonprofit joins as a Civil Society Constituency member, bringing over a decade of work on open tech, digital rights & internet freedom in the Indo-Pacific. 🔗 globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes...

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GNI Welcomes New Member: Open Culture Foundation (OCF) - Global Network Initiative

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is pleased to welcome OCF as a member of the Civil Society Constituency.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In our latest MAP-AI Talks, H.E. Harry Verweij, Ambassador-at-Large for AI for the Kingdom of the Netherlands, emphasises our generation's responsibility to ensure AI innovation remains grounded in human values and the well-being of our planet. youtube.com/shorts/si-6R...

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H.E. Harry Verweij shares perspectives on the future of AI | MAP-AI Talks | India AI Summit 2026

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

GNI also translated learnings from internal activities into external workshops alongside international forums like RightsCon, DRIF in Zambia, WSIS+20 in Geneva, and IGF in Oslo. Learning is the engine for actionable accountability. Stay tuned for more GNI 2025 Annual Report highlights!

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

In 2025, GNI facilitated a wide range of shared learning activities in order to feature & synthesize diverse perspectives on critical issues. Key areas included: • HRDD & content moderation: globalnetworkinitiative.org/new-report-f... • AI value chains: globalnetworkinitiative.org/resources/go...

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New Report from GNI’s Learning Series on Content Moderation, Human Rights Due Diligence, and Government Demands - Global Network Initiative

The report captures the highlights and takeaways from a three-part learning series.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Multistakeholder collaboration works best if everyone understands the terrain. 🌐 When fast-moving tech regulations emerge, no single sector has all the answers. GNI brings together tech companies, civil society, academics, and investors to turn shared learning into action.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Over the next week, we’ll share insights from across our network, alongside summaries of the assessments and case studies that were examined during the first part of GNI’s 5th #assessment cycle. Follow along for highlights leading up to the release.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In a year of mounting challenges to digital rights, where did we find resilience? Our 2025 Annual Report: Finding Resilience Through #Multistakeholderism, highlighting cross-sector action on policy, human rights, global governance, & shared learning.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

GNI published a piece building on a convening exploring tech company transparency reporting about government demands and related user notice. It reflects on the history of these mechanisms, how civil society uses them for accountability, & current state of practices and how they could be improved.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

New report from MAP-AI: Governing AI Together 180 civil society advocates, industry reps & academics gathered at the Palais des Nations for a full-day Multistakeholder Convening on AI Governance. GNI co-convened with CCG, NLU Delhi & various partners. 📄https://tinyurl.com/muxtpek4

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation, reflects on how AI should be centred on humanity rather than another idea of progress or innovation, during the MAP-AI convening in February this year. www.youtube.com/shorts/77yKd...

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John Palfrey shares perspectives on the future of AI | MAP-AI with CCG | India AI Summit 2026

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

What does it really mean to participate in global AI governance? In our latest MAP-AI post, Diana Mosquera from Diversa reflects on what it takes to turn Global South presence into real influence, not just symbolic attendance. 🔗 globalnetworkinitiative.org/participatio...

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Participation Doesn't End When the Room Closes - Global Network Initiative

Participation is not just about being invited to a conversation: it is about shaping how decisions are made.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

GNI welcomes back founding member Rebecca MacKinnon, this time as an independent expert in our academic constituency. Author of "Consent of the Networked," founder of Ranking Digital Rights, Berkman Klein fellow. Read more: globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes... Welcome back, Rebecca 👋

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GNI Welcomes New Member: Rebecca MacKinnon - Global Network Initiative

The Global Network Initiative (GNI) is pleased to welcome Rebecca MacKinnon to its academic constituency as a member.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Prateek Waghre, Head of Programs and Partnerships at the Tech Global Institute, shared his perspectives on the future of AI at the MAP-AI convening in February this year. He shared his concerns about the psychological dependencies arising from the use of chatbots. www.youtube.com/shorts/ajK_A...

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Prateek Waghre shares perspectives on the future of AI | MAP-AI with CCG | India AI Summit 2026

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

The UN's first Global Dialogue on AI Governance made real strides on inclusion - but stopped short of naming who's accountable for AI harms, or how to enforce anything. New from UrvashiAneja & Aarushi Gupta on what's missing ahead of May 2027 👇 globalnetworkinitiative.org/the-un-globa...

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The UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance: What It Is and What It Could Be - Global Network Initiative

The Global Dialogue on AI governance opened space for the Global South and civil society, but stopped short of confronting the power structures actually driving AI harms.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

👁️‍ GNI welcomed the opportunity to participate in the European Commission’s call for evidence on ensuring a common EU approach in view of the negotiations for the the United Nations Convention against #Cybercrime to ensure its compatibility with EU law.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Age assurance mandates to limit children's social media access are a sea change in Internet policy, with profound implications for rights online. New from GNI: key learnings from our May learning discussion. 🔗 globalnetworkinitiative.org/examining-th...

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Examining the rights implications of age assurance requirements - Global Network Initiative

More than 40 countries are moving to restrict children's access to social media - a sea change in Internet policy with profound implications for privacy and expression. GNI convened experts to unpack ...

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

As the UN prepares for next week’s Global Dialogue on AI Governance, GNI’s Jason Pielemeier, Elonnai Hickok, & CCG's Jhalak Kakkar examine WSIS as critical lessons for AI governance, from multistakeholder approaches to accountability & implementation: globalnetworkinitiative.org/as-the-un-la...

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As the UN Launches its Global Dialogue on AI Governance, WSIS Offers Critical Lessons - Global Network Initiative

This article was republished with consent from Tech Policy Press. By Jason Pielemeier (GNI), Elonnai […]

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Today, @thegni.bsky.social and @dtspartnership.bsky.social released the Event Summary Report from the 2026 Rights & Risks Forum, held in April in Dublin. More than 90 experts came together to discuss how tech companies can manage risks to fundamental rights in the current global context.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

“We are thrilled to have Penn MEDIATED join [GNI]. Their focus on data-driven analysis of the information ecosystem & the breadth of expertise and research undertaken by their affiliated faculty will bring incredible insights and value-add to GNI,” shared GNI's Executive Director Jason Pielemeier.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

📣 GNI is pleased to welcome the Penn Center on Media, Technology and Democracy (Penn MEDIATED) to its academic constituency as a member. globalnetworkinitiative.org/gni-welcomes...

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GNI Welcomes New Member: Penn MEDIATED - Global Network Initiative

GNI is pleased to welcome Penn MEDIATED to its academic constituency as a member.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

“The deep expertise and stellar reputations of these two new members underscores GNI’s enduring value as a mechanism for advancing digital rights, tech governance, and company accountability,” said GNI’s Executive Director Jason Pielemeier.

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The 2027 AI Summit is an opportunity to build inclusive AI governance. On May 6, MAP-AI (GNI and @CCGNLUD) convened stakeholders from 5 regions to discuss multistakeholder roles in AI Safety Summits, co-hosted with Switzerland’s OFCOM. Read the summary: globalnetworkinitiative.org/collective-s...

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Collective Stewardship: Multistakeholder Roles in AI Safety Summits and what the 2027 AI Summit can achieve - Global Network Initiative

The 2027 Swiss AI Summit is still taking shape, and that is an opportunity. On […]

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Global Network Initiative @thegni.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

In Chapter 25, Jason Pielemeier and David Sullivan apply a human rights lens to evolving online safety regulations, helping teams navigate legal and privacy tradeoffs.

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