The Shangri La Series: AI for Middle Powers

The Shangri La Series convenes practitioners, policymakers, technologists, and scholars from around the globe to chart a practical agenda for AI governance and deployment among middle powers. Through the series, participants are empowered to prepare their countries and communities to tackle the challenges of AI head on. 

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Much of the global AI conversation has centered on “digital empires:” the United States, China, and the EU. While these actors are undeniably important, a majority of real-world AI use and experimentation is taking place outside of these superpowers. Middle-income countries—from India to Brazil and from Indonesia to Rwanda—are seeking their own pathways, as sites of innovation; experimentation, and cost effective, high-impact deployment. By bridging silos across these regions and different sectors, The Shangri La Series grounds global AI so that people, regardless of where they live, benefit from the technology.