IWIB4AI Use-Case#2: Race to the Bottom - AI in a New Age

Race to the Bottom - AI in a New Age

AI is reshaping societies at an unprecedented pace —but who benefits, and who gets left behind? Join us for an essential conversation on how AI is reinforcing existing power structures and creating new vulnerabilities for marginalized communities worldwide.

What We’ll Discuss: The evolving landscape of responsible AI

– Who holds the power? Institutional vulnerabilities in democratic societies – Can AI strengthen or weaken governance? The disproportionate impact on the Global South – Are we solving global problems or deepening inequalities? Actionable solutions – How can technical innovation, policy frameworks, and civil society initiatives create more equitable AI systems? This is more than a discussion—it’s a call to action. Be part of the conversation. AI’s impact on society isn’t inevitable—it’s shaped by the decisions we make today.

Meet Our Speakers:

Daniele Quercia – Director of Responsible AI at Nokia Bell Labs Cambridge (UK), Professor of Computer Engineering at Politecnico di Torino

Tora Strind – CEO of AllEqual, Security Expert in the International Civil Society space

Samantha Ndiwalana – Ranking Digital Rights Index, Research Lead at the World Benchmarking Alliance

Moderated by Melanie Rideout – AI & SDG Fellow at the Global Governance Institute.

Join us, and be part of the discussion!

Welcome

IWIB4AI Team