The economics underpinning the digital sphere are shifting toward data centralization and commoditization that monetizes user data in a variety of new ways—a shift that AI is making even more powerful. This evolution makes it critical that users have informed ownership and control over their data.
This high-level roundtable will explore the shape of the data economy, the role of data sovereignty in it, and how AI diplomacy can help us build a set of international norms supporting best outcomes. Key leaders in the space of AI, policy, and related fields will explore questions such as:
- What does the future data economy look like, and what is the place of the individual user on its future trajectory?
- What does a “best possible” future data economy incorporating data sovereignty look like?
- What does good multi-track AI diplomacy look like at a time when the rapid pace of AI innovation means governments need the support of non–public sector stakeholders to solve for the future of AI?
