Global AI Hub launched in Seoul to advance inclusive and responsible Artificial Intelligence governance

By:  Nana Appiah Acquaye

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General, Doreen Bogdan-Martin, has participated in the launch of a Global AI Hub in Seoul, alongside South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok and United Nations partners.

The initiative brings together global stakeholders to strengthen cooperation on artificial intelligence governance, with a focus on ensuring that AI development is inclusive, safe, and benefits all countries equally.

The launch comes amid growing international concern over the risk that unregulated or uneven AI development could widen existing digital divides and deepen socio-economic inequalities between and within nations.

Speaking at the event, the ITU Secretary-General emphasized the importance of coordinated global action to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed and deployed in ways that serve everyone, everywhere. She noted that initiatives such as the Global AI Hub are critical in addressing disparities in access to AI technologies, while promoting shared standards for responsible innovation.

The Global AI Hub is expected to function as a platform for policy dialogue, technical collaboration, and capacity building among governments, international organizations, and industry stakeholders. It will also support efforts to align AI development with global development priorities, including digital inclusion and equitable access to emerging technologies.

The launch underscores growing momentum within the United Nations system and partner governments to establish more coordinated governance frameworks for artificial intelligence at a time of rapid technological advancement.